Tunighata - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Tunighata is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Prafullanagar and around 29.3 km from Barasat. Kumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tunighata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunighata is 322886. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.93 hectares and falls under the 743271 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tunighata

According to the 2011 Census, Tunighata village had a total population of 2,017 people, including 1,051 males and 966 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.69%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 76.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,797, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Tunighata

Tunighata 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 Tunighata

Tunighata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Tunighata is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tunighata is about 29.3 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 Tunighata

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

Health Facilities in Tunighata

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

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