Talgachi - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Talgachi is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 8.1 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Natungram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talgachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talgachi is 314823. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.82 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Murshidabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Talgachi

According to the 2011 Census, Talgachi village had a total population of 10,435 people, including 5,260 males and 5,175 females, living in 2,228 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 70.21% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 901, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Talgachi

Talgachi 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 Talgachi

Talgachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Niyalish Para, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murshidabad to Talgachi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Talgachi is about 8.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talgachi

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

Health Facilities in Talgachi

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

FAQs about Talgachi