Tarangar - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Tarangar is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarangar is 321205. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.22 hectares and falls under the 741160 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Tarangar

According to the 2011 Census, Tarangar village had a total population of 1,635 people, including 834 males and 801 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.40%, with male literacy at 66.89% and female literacy at 59.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 531, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarangar

Tarangar 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 Tarangar

Tarangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Tarangar is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tarangar is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarangar

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

Health Facilities in Tarangar

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

FAQs about Tarangar