Tongtala - Sandeshkhali - II, North 24 Parganas

Tongtala is a village situated in the Sandeshkhali - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Kumarjola. Sandeshkhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tongtala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tongtala is 323882. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.1 hectares and falls under the 743446 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Tongtala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandeshkhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basirhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tongtala

According to the 2011 Census, Tongtala village had a total population of 1,759 people, including 902 males and 857 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.82%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 69.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,362, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 357.

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

Nearby Villages of Tongtala

Tongtala 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 Tongtala

Tongtala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hasanabad, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Tongtala is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tongtala

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

Health Facilities in Tongtala

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

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