Talashur - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Talashur is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Barduari and around 66.6 km from English Bazar. Malior-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talashur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talashur is 312130. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.94 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Talashur

According to the 2011 Census, Talashur village had a total population of 10,680 people, including 5,480 males and 5,200 females, living in 2,252 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.13%, with male literacy at 52.36% and female literacy at 49.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Talashur

Talashur 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 Talashur

Talashur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Talashur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Talashur is about 66.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talashur

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

Health Facilities in Talashur

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

FAQs about Talashur