Tarkana - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Tarkana is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4 km from Jhalda and around 42.6 km from Purulia. Jhalda-darda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarkana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkana is 331373. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.31 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarkana

Tarkana 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 Tarkana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tarkana. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Tarkana is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarkana

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

Health Facilities in Tarkana

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

FAQs about Tarkana