Tarapur - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Tarapur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 29.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tarapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 322008. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.88 hectares and falls under the 741402 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Tarapur

As per Census 2011, Tarapur village has a total population of 3,758 people, consisting of 1,950 males and 1,808 females. The village has 1,026 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,877 literate and 881 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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 Tarapur

Tarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Phulia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Tarapur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tarapur is about 29.7 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 Tarapur

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

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

FAQs about Tarapur