Tipi - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Tipi is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Swarupnagar and around 42.5 km from Barasat. Charghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tipi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tipi is 322808. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.81 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Tipi

As per Census 2011, Tipi village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 674 males and 609 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 993 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,283674609
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015843
Scheduled Castes (SC)578312266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population993555438
Illiterate Population290119171

Nearby Villages of Tipi

Tipi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LaskarpotaSouth-West0.50 km
PatuaSouth-West1.39 km
GholaNorth-East1.45 km
CharghatNorth-West1.97 km
NalabaraEast2.28 km
GhoragachhaSouth-West2.35 km
Khardda SingaEast2.53 km
DiaraNorth2.57 km
GopalpurSouth2.61 km
KotalberWest2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tipi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tipi. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Tipi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tipi is about 42.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tipi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tipi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tipi

Where is Tipi located?

Tipi village is located in Swarupnagar Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tipi?

The Gram Panchayat of Tipi is Charghat.

What is the pincode of Tipi?

The pincode of Tipi is 743247.

What is the population of Tipi?

Tipi has a total population of 1,283, including 674 males and 609 females.

How many households are there in Tipi?

There are 331 households in Tipi.

What is the literacy rate in Tipi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tipi is 77.40%. Male literacy is 82.34% and female literacy is 71.92%.