Taldanga - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Taldanga is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Nutanhat and around 44.6 km from Barddhaman. Lakhuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taldanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taldanga is 319067. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.27 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Taldanga

According to the 2011 Census, Taldanga village had a total population of 1,556 people, including 800 males and 756 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 68.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Taldanga

Taldanga 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 Taldanga

Taldanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Taldanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Taldanga is about 44.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taldanga

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

Health Facilities in Taldanga

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

FAQs about Taldanga