Taragun is a village located in the Chinsurah Magra Subdivision of Hooghly district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Taragun, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Taragun Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Taragun
Pincode
712147
Area
164.02 Sq. Km
Village Code
325042
Sub-District
Chinsurah Magra
Sub-District Code
2346
District
Hooghly
District Code
312
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Digsuihoyera
Gram Panchayat Code
109396
Block Panchayat
Chinsurah-Magrah
Block Panchayat Code
3255
Parliament Constituency
Hooghly
Parliament Constituency Code
237
Assembly Constituency
Balagarh
Assembly Constituency Code
1987
Total Population (2011 Census)
1335
Total Households
332
Nearest Town
BANSBARIA (Distance: 10 Km)
Taragun has a population of 1335 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Digsuihoyera Gram Panchayat and the Chinsurah-Magrah Block Panchayat in Chinsurah Magra District. The village has 332 households and is identified by village code 325042. Taragun is located in the 712147 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Chinsurah Magra Sub-District.
Total Population of Taragun
As of the 2011 census, Population of Taragun has a population of approximately 1335 people, where the male population is 686 and the female population is 649.
Total
1335
Male
686
Female
649
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Taragun
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Taragun is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
208
Male
106
Female
102
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
245
Male
132
Female
113
Household in Taragun
There are approximately 332 households in Taragun. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
332
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Taragun
Taragun village falls under the Balagarh Assembly Constituency (Code: 1987) and is part of the Hooghly Parliament Constituency (Code: 237). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Balagarh Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Hooghly Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Taragun is Chinsurah Magra, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Taragun Village
As per the 2011 Census, Taragun presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.