Taldi

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| coord={{coord|22|15|0|N|88|41|0|E}}| float=left|caption=Places in Canning subdivision (Canning I & II, Basanti, Gosaba CD blocks) in South 24 Parganas district
R: rural/ urban centre
Places linked with coastal activity are marked in blue
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

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|mark-coord4={{coord|22|20|0|N|88|36|9|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4=Rajapur| numbered4=CT| mark-title4= Rajapur, Canning (CT)

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|mark-coord8={{coord|22|17|50|N|88|40|4|E}} | label-pos8=left|label8=Dighirpar| numbered8=CT| mark-title8= Dighirpar (CT)

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|mark-coord12={{coord|22|22|50|N|88|33|15|E}} | label-pos12=right|label12=Makhal Tala| numbered12=CT| mark-title12= Makhal Tala (CT)

|mark-coord13={{coord|22|28|1|N|88|41|46|E}} | label-pos13=right|label13= Deuli| numbered13=R| mark-title13= Deuli, Canning (R)|shape-color13=#C42222

|mark-coord14={{coord|22|11|53|N|88|42|50|E}} | label-pos14=left|label14=Basanti| numbered14=CT| mark-title14= Basanti, South 24 Parganas (CT)

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|mark-coord17={{coord|22|1|34|N|88|41|12|E}} | label-pos17=right|label17= Jharkhali| numbered17=R| mark-title17= Jharkhali (R) |shape-color17=#0048BA

|mark-coord18={{coord|22|9|54|N|88|48|28|E}} | label-pos18=right|label18= Gosaba| numbered18=R| mark-title18= Gosaba (R)|shape-color18=#C42222

|mark-coord19={{coord|22|12|29|N|88|45|6|E}} | label-pos19=right|label19= Pathankhali| numbered19=R| mark-title19= Pathankhali (R)|shape-color19=#C42222

|mark-coord20={{coord|22|13|19|N|88|53|44|E}} | label-pos20=left|label20= Chhota Mollakhali| numbered20=R| mark-title20= Chhota Mollakhali (R) |shape-color20=#0048BA

|mark-coord21={{coord|22|22|42|N|88|44|41|E}} | label-pos21=right|label21= Matherdighi| numbered21=R| mark-title21= Matherdighi (R) |shape-color21=#C42222

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Canning subdivision has a very low level of urbanization. Only 12.37% of the population lives in the urban areas and 87.63% lives in the rural areas. There are 8 census towns in the Canning I CD block and only 2 in the rest of the subdivision. The entire district is situated in the Ganges Delta with numerous islands in the southern part of the region. The area (shown in the map alongside) borders on the Sundarbans National Park and a major portion of it is a part of the Sundarbans settlements. It is a flat low-lying area in the South Bidyadhari plains. The Matla River is prominent and there are many streams and water channels locally known as khals. A comparatively recent country-wide development is the guarding of the coastal areas with a special coastal force.{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 South Twety-four Parganas|work= Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 5 December 2019 }}{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 19, Physiography| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 5 December 2019}}{{cite web | url = http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | title = District Human Development Report: South 24 Parganas | work = Chapter 9: Sundarbans and the Remote Islanders, p 290-311 | publisher = Development & Planning Department, Government of West Bengal, 2009 | access-date = 5 December 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161005044029/http://wbplan.gov.in/HumanDev/DHDR/24%20pgsSouth/s24prg_main.htm | archive-date = 5 October 2016 | url-status = dead }}

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Taldi is located at {{coord|22.3414|N|88.6065|E|display=inline}}

Rajapur, Taldi, Bayarsingh, Matla and Dighirpar form a cluster of census towns in the Canning I CD block, as per the map of the Canning I CD block on page 333 of the District Census Handbook 2011. Canning is not identified as a separate place in the 2011 census records. The map of the CD block Canning I in the District Census Handbook for the South 24 Parganas shows Canning as being a part of Matla and Dighirpar census towns.{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf| title = Census of India 2011, West Bengal, District Census Handbook, South Twentyfour Parganas, Series – 20, Part XII-A, Village and Town Directory |work= Page 333 - Map of Canning I CD block | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |access-date = 15 November 2019}}

According to the 2011 Census of India, Taldi had a total population of 12,459, of which 6,285 (50%) were males and 6,174 (49%) were females. There were 1,461 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate persons in Taldi was 8,399 (76.37% of the population over 6 years).{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = CD block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 14 November 2019}}

According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Taldi covered an area of 3.4735 km². Among the civic amenities, it has 54 km roads with open drains, the protected water supply involved pressure tank and service reservoir. It had 1,540 domestic electric connections and 85 road light points. Among the medical facilities it had 2 dispensaries/ health centres and 3 medicine shops. Among the educational facilities it had were 5 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 senior secondary schools. It had 2 non-formal education centres (Sarba Siksha Abhiyan). Among the social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 public library and 1 reading room. It had branches of 1 nationalised bank, 1 cooperative bank and 1 agricultural credit society.{{cite web | url =http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1917_PART_A_DCHB_SOUTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title = District Census Handbook South Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 999-1006 Statement I: Status and Growth History, Pages 1006-1010; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1010-1015; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1015-1019; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1019-1027 Statement V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities, Pages 1027- 1029: Statement VI: Industry and Banking | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal |access-date = 16 November 2018}}

Baruipur-Canning Road links Taldi to the State Highway 1.Google maps

Taldi railway station is on the Sealdah–Canning line of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system.{{cite web |title=34520 Sealdah-Canning Local |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/sealdah-canning-local-34520/17315/325/7925#st |access-date=14 November 2019 |work=Time Table |publisher=India Rail Info}}

With the electrification of the railways, suburban traffic has grown tremendously since the 1960s. As of 2005-06, more than 1.7 million (17 lakhs) commuters use the Kolkata Suburban Railway system daily. After the partition of India, refugees from East Pakistan/ Bangladesh had a strong impact on the development of urban areas in the periphery of Kolkata. The new immigrants depended on Kolkata for their livelihood, thus increasing the number of commuters. Eastern Railway runs 1,272 EMU trains daily.{{cite web | url = https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328319153 | title = Commuting and Metropolitan Development of Kolkata |first= Bhaswati| last= Mondal| access-date = 29 December 2019}}

Bankim Sardar College was established at Tangrakhali in 1955.{{cite web| url = https://collegedunia.com/college/502-bankim-sardar-college-south-24-parganas |title = Bankim Sardar College |publisher= College Dunia | access-date = 16 November 2019 }}

Jibantala Rokeya Mahavidyalaya was established at Jibantala in 1985.

Taldi Mohan Chand High School was established in 1949. It has facilities for teaching from class VI to XII.{{cite web | url = https://directory.edugorilla.com/school/taldi-mohan-chand-high-school-canning-1-south-24-parganas-fee-structure-syllabus-address-admission-form-contact-number/ | title = Taldi Mohan Chand High School | publisher = EduGorilla| access-date = 1 January 2020}}

Taldi Surabala Sikshayatan for girls is a higher secondary school.{{cite web | url = https://placesmap.net/IN/Taldi-Surabala-Sikshayatan-For-Girls-H-s-587824491336649/ | title = Taldi Surabala Sikhsayatan for Girls – H.S. | publisher = PlacesMap.net | access-date = 1 January 2020}}

Bahirsona Junior High School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 2010. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class VIII.{{cite web | url = https://www.icbse.com/schools/bahirsona-junior-high-school-o9npye | title = Bahirsona Junior High School | publisher = ICBSE | access-date = 8 January 2020}}

Gourdaha Block Primary Health Centre at Ghutiari Sharif, with 100 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Canning I CD block.{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/BPHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Block Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 14 November 2019}}

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