Tajnagar - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Tajnagar is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Shyampur and around 44.2 km from Howrah. Amardaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tajnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tajnagar is 333192. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.75 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Khalor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tajnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tajnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Tajnagar village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 799 males and 765 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.27%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 79.97%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tajnagar

Tajnagar 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 Tajnagar

Tajnagar 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 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalor to Tajnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Tajnagar is about 44.2 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 Tajnagar

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

Health Facilities in Tajnagar

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

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