Tarapur - Gurua, Gaya

Tarapur is a village situated in the Gurua subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurua and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Pakri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 255610. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tarapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Tarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur village had a total population of 629 people, including 303 males and 326 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 80.53% and female literacy at 67.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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 Tarapur

Tarapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Tarapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Tarapur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapur

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

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

FAQs about Tarapur