Taranipur - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Taranipur is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Swarupnagar and around 51.9 km from Barasat. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taranipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taranipur is 322794. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.78 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Taranipur

As per Census 2011, Taranipur village has a total population of 4,569 people, consisting of 2,379 males and 2,190 females. The village has 1,068 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 461 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,158 literate and 1,411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Taranipur are given below:

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

Taranipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Taranipur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Taranipur is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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