Topkhana - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Topkhana is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 10.1 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Topkhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Topkhana is 314840. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.37 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Topkhana

According to the 2011 Census, Topkhana village had a total population of 375 people, including 195 males and 180 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.51%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 78.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, 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 Topkhana

Topkhana 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 Topkhana

Topkhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Topkhana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Topkhana is about 10.1 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 Topkhana

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

Health Facilities in Topkhana

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

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