Talsa - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Talsa is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Guma and around 12.6 km from Barasat. Dighara Malikberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talsa is 322957. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.96 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Talsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Talsa

According to the 2011 Census, Talsa village had a total population of 2,537 people, including 1,298 males and 1,239 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.66%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 83.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Talsa

Talsa 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 Talsa

Talsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Talsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Talsa is about 12.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talsa

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

Health Facilities in Talsa

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

FAQs about Talsa