Taragun

Taragun is a village located in Chinsurah Magra subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.2km away from sub-district headquarter Chinsurah (tehsildar office) and 17.3km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Digsuihoyera is the gram panchayat of Taragun village.

Here you can discover what makes Taragun unique in its vibrant Chinsurah Magra-Hugli region. You’ll see Taragun’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Taragun

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taragun is 325042. The village spans a total geographical area of 164.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712148. Bansbaria is nearest town to Taragun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Taragun village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Taragun

Population of Taragun

According to the 2011 Census, Taragun has a total population of about 1,335, with approximately 686 males and 649 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 161 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 471 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 284. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.44%, with male literacy at about 74.64% and female literacy near 63.94%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taragun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taragun

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taragun. As per the 2011 stats, Taragun had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Taragun

Knowing the nearby villages of Taragun helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taragun.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taragun