Tangida - Purulia - I, Purulia

Tangida is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.1 km from Purulia and around 25.2 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangida is 331002. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.28 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tangida village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tangida

According to the 2011 Census, Tangida village had a total population of 753 people, including 381 males and 372 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 67.29%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangida

Tangida 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 Tangida

Tangida is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Tangida is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tangida is about 25.2 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 Tangida

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

Health Facilities in Tangida

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

FAQs about Tangida