Tihuria - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Tihuria is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Rajpur and around 31.5 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tihuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tihuria is 333558. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.36 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tihuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tihuria

According to the 2011 Census, Tihuria village had a total population of 3,773 people, including 2,015 males and 1,758 females, living in 920 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.63%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 73.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Tihuria

Tihuria 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 Tihuria

Tihuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonarpur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Tihuria is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Tihuria is about 31.5 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 Tihuria

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

Health Facilities in Tihuria

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

FAQs about Tihuria