Tungur - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Tungur is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tungur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tungur is 342614. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.99 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Tungur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pingla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tungur

As per Census 2011, Tungur village has a total population of 2,835 people, consisting of 1,421 males and 1,414 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,658 literate and 1,177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 863 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tungur

Tungur 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 Tungur

Tungur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Tungur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tungur

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

Health Facilities in Tungur

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

FAQs about Tungur