Talajuri - Kashipur, Purulia

Talajuri is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Kashipur and around 47.9 km from Purulia. Gorandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talajuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talajuri is 330652. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.43 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Talajuri

As per Census 2011, Talajuri village has a total population of 2,305 people, consisting of 1,173 males and 1,132 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,491 literate and 814 illiterate residents. Additionally, 544 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talajuri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Talajuri

Talajuri 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 Talajuri

Talajuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Talajuri is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Talajuri is about 47.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talajuri

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

Health Facilities in Talajuri

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

FAQs about Talajuri