Taranagar is an inhabited village in Gosaba Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335127, the Census 2011 record lists 6,572 people in 1,389 households and the reported area is 808.3 hectares. The local references include Gosaba CD Block and the nearest town reference is Canning at about 95 km.
In short:
Taranagar is a village in Gosaba Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335127 and 6,572 people in 1,389 households.
Village Code335127
Population6,572
Households1,389
Area808.3 hectares
Nearest TownCanning
Detailed village profile
Taranagar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 6,572 people, 808.3 hectares of reported area and Canning as the nearest town reference for Taranagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Taranagar falls under Gosaba Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 335127.
The record lists 6,572 people living in 1,389 households.
The reported village area is 808.3 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Canning.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Taranagar
Census Village Code
335127
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gosaba
Sub-district Census Code
02435
CD Block
Gosaba
Households
1,389
Population
6,572
Male Population
3,384
Female Population
3,188
Sex Ratio
942.08
Area
808.3 hectares
Area
8.08 sq km
Nearest Town
Canning
Nearest Town Distance
95 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743378
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density813.06 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.73 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share56.25%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share17.03%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Taranagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 335127 and Gosaba CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02435
Village Census Code
335127
CD Block Code
0282
CD Block Name
Gosaba
Location and Distance
Canning is the nearest town listed for Taranagar, about 95 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 113 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gosaba
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22.9 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
113 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Canning
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
95 km
Nearest Town
Canning
Distance from Nearest Town
95 km
Total Geographical Area
808.3 hectares
Area
8.08 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 6,572 people in 1,389 households, with 3,384 male residents and 3,188 female residents. The average household size is 4.73, and SC share is 56.25% and ST share is 17.03% for Taranagar. Population density works out to about 813.06 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,389
Total Population
6,572
Male Population
3,384
Female Population
3,188
Sex Ratio
942.08
Average Household Size
4.73
SC Population
3,697
SC Male Population
1,922
SC Female Population
1,775
SC Population Share
56.25
ST Population
1,119
ST Male Population
561
ST Female Population
558
ST Population Share
17.03
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Taranagar list 6 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 3 government secondary schools and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
6
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
6
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
3
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Taranagar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
8
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Taranagar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Taranagar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Taranagar include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Taranagar is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Taranagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 800 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
800.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
800 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Taranagar is in Gosaba Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Taranagar village in?
Taranagar village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Taranagar village in?
Taranagar village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Taranagar under?
Taranagar comes under Gosaba Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Taranagar?
The Census village code of Taranagar is 335127.
What is the population of Taranagar village?
The village record lists 6,572 people and 1,389 households for Taranagar.
How many households are in Taranagar village?
The village record lists 1,389 households for Taranagar.
What is the male and female population of Taranagar?
The record lists 3,384 male residents and 3,188 female residents for Taranagar.
What is the sex ratio of Taranagar village?
The sex ratio of Taranagar is 942.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Taranagar village?
The reported geographical area of Taranagar is 808.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Taranagar village?
The approximate population density of Taranagar is 813.06 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Taranagar?
The nearest town listed for Taranagar is Canning, about 95 km away.
How far is Taranagar from the district headquarters?
Taranagar is about 113 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Taranagar from the sub-district headquarters?
Taranagar is about 22.9 km from Gosaba, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Taranagar?
The village facility record lists 6 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools, 3 government secondary schools and 1 government senior secondary school for Taranagar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Taranagar?
For Taranagar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 800 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Taranagar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Taranagar.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.