Tapna - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Tapna is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Bishnupur and around 14.3 km from Alipore. Keoradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tapna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapna is 333448. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.5 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tapna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tapna

According to the 2011 Census, Tapna village had a total population of 1,730 people, including 884 males and 846 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.90%, with male literacy at 92.80% and female literacy at 76.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,573.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapna

Tapna 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 Tapna

Tapna 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 Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Tapna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Tapna is about 14.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapna

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

Health Facilities in Tapna

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

FAQs about Tapna