Tapha

Tapha is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.3km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 38.7km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Sarisa is the gram panchayat of Tapha village.

Here you can discover what makes Tapha unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Tapha’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 Tapha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tapha is 334467. The village spans a total geographical area of 63.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Tapha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tapha 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tapha

Population of Tapha

According to the 2011 Census, Tapha has a total population of about 1,214, with approximately 611 males and 603 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 179 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.90%, with male literacy at about 78.40% and female literacy near 67.33%. There are around 269 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tapha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tapha

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

Nearby Villages of Tapha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapha