Tajpur - Amta - II, Howrah

Tajpur is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.2 km from Amta and around 40 km from Howrah. Tajpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tajpur is 332615. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.63 hectares and falls under the 711413 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tajpur

As per Census 2011, Tajpur village has a total population of 6,806 people, consisting of 3,457 males and 3,349 females. The village has 1,466 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 799 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,053 literate and 1,753 illiterate residents. Additionally, 645 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tajpur

Tajpur 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 Tajpur

Tajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Tajpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Tajpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tajpur

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

Health Facilities in Tajpur

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

FAQs about Tajpur