Tanasi - Arsha, Purulia

Tanasi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.4 km from Sirkabad and around 21.3 km from Purulia. Sirkabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanasi is 331168. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.13 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Tanasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tanasi

According to the 2011 Census, Tanasi village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 522 males and 524 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.57%, with male literacy at 36.20% and female literacy at 14.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,018.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanasi

Tanasi 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 Tanasi

Tanasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Tanasi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tanasi is about 21.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanasi

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

Health Facilities in Tanasi

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

FAQs about Tanasi