Talkola - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Talkola is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Bongaon and around 48.8 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talkola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talkola is 322671. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.97 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Talkola

According to the 2011 Census, Talkola village had a total population of 686 people, including 368 males and 318 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.29%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Talkola

Talkola 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 Talkola

Public transport in the Talkola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Talkola is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Talkola is about 48.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talkola

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

Health Facilities in Talkola

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

FAQs about Talkola