Takipur - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Takipur is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Ausgram and around 26.7 km from Barddhaman. Bilwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takipur is 319025. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.04 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Takipur

According to the 2011 Census, Takipur village had a total population of 2,789 people, including 1,426 males and 1,363 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.23%, with male literacy at 60.56% and female literacy at 47.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Takipur

Takipur 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 Takipur

Takipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banpas, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Takipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Takipur is about 26.7 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 Takipur

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

Health Facilities in Takipur

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

FAQs about Takipur