Taranagar

Taranagar is a village located in Jaynagar Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.6km away from sub-district headquarter Jaynagar (tehsildar office) and 44.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Beledurganagar is the gram panchayat of Taranagar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taranagar is 334997. The village spans a total geographical area of 718.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743338. Jaynagar is nearest town to Taranagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

Google Map of Taranagar

Population of Taranagar

According to the 2011 Census, Taranagar has a total population of about 4,340, with approximately 2,244 males and 2,096 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 693 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,597 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 52.88%, with male literacy at about 61.27% and female literacy near 43.89%. There are around 834 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taranagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taranagar

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

Nearby Villages of Taranagar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Taranagar