Telkupi - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Telkupi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.8 km from Raghunathpur and around 80.7 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telkupi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telkupi is 330217. The village covers a total geographical area of 652.83 hectares and falls under the 723145 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Telkupi

As per Census 2011, Telkupi village has a total population of 510 people, consisting of 268 males and 242 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Telkupi

Telkupi 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 Telkupi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Telkupi. The nearest railway station is Chhota Ambana, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Telkupi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Telkupi is about 80.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telkupi

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

Health Facilities in Telkupi

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

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