Tuklimari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Tuklimari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuklimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuklimari is 307471. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.27 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tuklimari

As per Census 2011, Tuklimari village has a total population of 2,735 people, consisting of 1,420 males and 1,315 females. The village has 645 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,410 literate and 1,325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuklimari

Tuklimari 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 Tuklimari

Tuklimari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Tuklimari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Tuklimari is about 33.6 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 Tuklimari

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

Health Facilities in Tuklimari

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

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