Taltor - Para, Purulia
Taltor is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Para and around 28 km from Purulia. Bowridih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taltor village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Taltor is 330103. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.79 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode.
Taltor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Taltor
Taltor 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bamandiha | North-West | 0.70 km |
| Ekanja | East | 0.74 km |
| Bhanuridi | South-West | 1.16 km |
| Turradi | North-West | 1.31 km |
| Kenkchia | North | 1.52 km |
| Sharbarya | South-East | 1.64 km |
| Sidhabari | South | 2.09 km |
| Gopalpur | West | 2.17 km |
| Beryadi | South-East | 2.36 km |
| Haraktor | North-West | 2.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Taltor
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Taltor. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Taltor is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Taltor
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Taltor village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Taltor
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Taltor village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Taltor
Where is Taltor located?
Taltor village is located in Para Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Taltor?
The Gram Panchayat of Taltor is Bowridih.
What is the pincode of Taltor?
The pincode of Taltor is 723155.