Tapsia

Tapsia is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Tapsia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Tapshia is the gram panchayat of Tapsia village.

Here you can discover what makes Tapsia unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Tapsia’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 Tapsia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tapsia is 340459. The village spans a total geographical area of 144.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Tapsia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tapsia 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tapsia

Population of Tapsia

According to the 2011 Census, Tapsia has a total population of about 1,779, with approximately 903 males and 876 females. The sex ratio is around 970 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 390 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 333. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.26%, with male literacy at about 71.10% and female literacy near 59.25%. There are around 367 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tapsia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tapsia

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

Nearby Villages of Tapsia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapsia