Tepul - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Tepul is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.2 km from Swarupnagar and around 39 km from Barasat. Tepur Mirzapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tepul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tepul is 322779. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.9 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Tepul

According to the 2011 Census, Tepul village had a total population of 3,762 people, including 1,916 males and 1,846 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.68%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 81.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Tepul

Tepul 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 Tepul

Tepul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Tepul is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tepul is about 39 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 Tepul

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

Health Facilities in Tepul

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

FAQs about Tepul