Tilagara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Tilagara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.4 km from Purulia and around 32 km from Purulia. Bhandarpuara-chipida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilagara is 330995. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.79 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tilagara

As per Census 2011, Tilagara village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 180 males and 182 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilagara

Tilagara 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 Tilagara

Tilagara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Tilagara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tilagara is about 32 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 Tilagara

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

Health Facilities in Tilagara

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

FAQs about Tilagara