Taranipur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Taranipur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.4 km from Bongaon and around 40.9 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taranipur is 322664. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.83 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Taranipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Taranipur

According to the 2011 Census, Taranipur village had a total population of 1,177 people, including 622 males and 555 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.18%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 91.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Taranipur

Taranipur 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 Taranipur

Public transport in the Taranipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Taranipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Taranipur is about 40.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taranipur

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

Health Facilities in Taranipur

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

FAQs about Taranipur