Tilai - Balarampur, Purulia

Tilai is a village situated in the Balarampur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Balarampur and around 24.3 km from Purulia. Ghatbera-kerowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilai is 331667. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.51 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Balarampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Tilai

According to the 2011 Census, Tilai village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 640 males and 460 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 719 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.67%, with male literacy at 76.98% and female literacy at 39.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 619, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilai

Tilai 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 Tilai

Tilai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balarampur to Tilai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tilai is about 24.3 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 Tilai

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

Health Facilities in Tilai

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

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