Tazpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Tazpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.6 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tazpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tazpur is 309579. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.2 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tazpur

According to the 2011 Census, Tazpur village had a total population of 3,313 people, including 1,611 males and 1,702 females, living in 597 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.04%, with male literacy at 53.39% and female literacy at 42.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Tazpur

Tazpur 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 Tazpur

Tazpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Tazpur

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

Health Facilities in Tazpur

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

FAQs about Tazpur