Tal Sankra - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Tal Sankra is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4 km from Raghunathpur and around 75 km from Purulia. Khajura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tal Sankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tal Sankra is 330312. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.62 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tal Sankra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tal Sankra

According to the 2011 Census, Tal Sankra village had a total population of 1,335 people, including 696 males and 639 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.94%, with male literacy at 65.77% and female literacy at 45.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Tal Sankra

Tal Sankra 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 Tal Sankra

Tal Sankra 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 Bero, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Tal Sankra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tal Sankra is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tal Sankra

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

Health Facilities in Tal Sankra

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

FAQs about Tal Sankra