Tamna - Purulia - I, Purulia

Tamna is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Purulia and around 25.7 km from Purulia. Chakaltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tamna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamna is 330966. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.38 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Puruliya. is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tamna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tamna

According to the 2011 Census, Tamna village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 739 males and 705 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.97%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 44.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Tamna

Tamna 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 Tamna

Tamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya. to Tamna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tamna is about 25.7 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 Tamna

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

Health Facilities in Tamna

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

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