Tahaddiri - Jhalda - II, Purulia

Tahaddiri is a village situated in the Jhalda - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Jhalda and around 55.9 km from Purulia. Rigid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tahaddiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tahaddiri is 331395. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.74 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Tahaddiri

According to the 2011 Census, Tahaddiri village had a total population of 638 people, including 309 males and 329 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 75.10% and female literacy at 44.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Tahaddiri

Tahaddiri 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 Tahaddiri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tahaddiri. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Tahaddiri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tahaddiri is about 55.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tahaddiri

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

Health Facilities in Tahaddiri

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

FAQs about Tahaddiri