Tongtala

Tongtala is a village located in Sandeshkhali Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.5km away from sub-district headquarter Kumarjola. Barasat is the district headquarter of Tongtala village. As per 2009 stats, Sandeshkhali is the gram panchayat of Tongtala village.

Here you can discover what makes Tongtala unique in its vibrant Sandeshkhali Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Tongtala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tongtala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tongtala is 323882. The village spans a total geographical area of 371.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743446. Basirhat is nearest town to Tongtala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tongtala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sandeshkhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tongtala

Population of Tongtala

According to the 2011 Census, Tongtala has a total population of about 1,759, with approximately 902 males and 857 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 203 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,362 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 357. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.61%, with male literacy at about 79.38% and female literacy near 61.38%. There are around 421 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tongtala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tongtala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tongtala. As per the 2011 stats, Tongtala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tongtala

Knowing the nearby villages of Tongtala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tongtala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tongtala