Tyagra Village - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Tyagra is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Tarakeswar and around 44.9 km from Chinsura. Purbaramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tyagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tyagra is 324472. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.65 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tyagra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tyagra

As per Census 2011, Tyagra village has a total population of 2,783 people, consisting of 1,420 males and 1,363 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,974 literate and 809 illiterate residents. Additionally, 712 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tyagra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tyagra

Tyagra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Tyagra

Tyagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Tyagra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Tyagra is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tyagra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tyagra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Tyagra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tyagra village are given below:

FAQs about Tyagra