Tanasi

Tanasi is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 21.3km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Sirkabad is the gram panchayat of Tanasi village.

Here you can discover what makes Tanasi unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Tanasi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tanasi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tanasi is 331168. The village spans a total geographical area of 460.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Purulia is nearest town to Tanasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tanasi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tanasi

Population of Tanasi

According to the 2011 Census, Tanasi has a total population of about 1,046, with approximately 522 males and 524 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 260 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 15 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,018. The overall literacy rate is approximately 19.22%, with male literacy at about 27.39% and female literacy near 11.07%. There are around 176 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tanasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tanasi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tanasi. As per the 2011 stats, Tanasi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tanasi

Knowing the nearby villages of Tanasi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tanasi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tanasi