Tantipara - English Bazar, Malda

Tantipara is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Malda and around 11.2 km from English Bazar. Mahadipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tantipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tantipara is 313436. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.43 hectares and falls under the 732216 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tantipara

According to the 2011 Census, Tantipara village had a total population of 1,718 people, including 863 males and 855 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 71.20% and female literacy at 59.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Tantipara

Tantipara 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 Tantipara

Tantipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Tantipara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Tantipara is about 11.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tantipara

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

Health Facilities in Tantipara

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

FAQs about Tantipara