Tilpi - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Tilpi is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Baru and around 38.5 km from Alipore. Dhosa Chandaneswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilpi is 334941. The village covers a total geographical area of 794.4 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Tilpi

According to the 2011 Census, Tilpi village had a total population of 13,350 people, including 6,843 males and 6,507 females, living in 2,607 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.43%, with male literacy at 71.83% and female literacy at 58.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilpi

Tilpi 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 Tilpi

Tilpi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joyanagar Majil to Tilpi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Tilpi is about 38.5 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 Tilpi

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

Health Facilities in Tilpi

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

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