Tarahua - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Tarahua is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Sumera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarahua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarahua is 260548. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Tarahua

As per Census 2011, Tarahua village has a total population of 1,695 people, consisting of 890 males and 805 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 894 literate and 801 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tarahua are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,695890805
Child Population (0–6 yrs)324167157
Scheduled Castes (SC)1618477
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population894565329
Illiterate Population801325476

Nearby Villages of Tarahua

Tarahua 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhaskhoriSouth1.02 km
SuneraNorth-West1.52 km
UberEast1.75 km
BirraSouth-West1.92 km
HarailSouth1.94 km
ChopahaNorth-East2.08 km
Sunera AzrakbeWest2.13 km
BelaSouth-West2.47 km
GamharpurEast2.62 km
TilkaiSouth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarahua

Public transport in the Tarahua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Tarahua is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Tarahua is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarahua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tarahua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tarahua

Where is Tarahua located?

Tarahua village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarahua?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarahua is Sumera.

What is the pincode of Tarahua?

The pincode of Tarahua is 804422.

What is the population of Tarahua?

Tarahua has a total population of 1,695, including 890 males and 805 females.

How many households are there in Tarahua?

There are 279 households in Tarahua.

What is the literacy rate in Tarahua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarahua is 52.74%. Male literacy is 63.48% and female literacy is 40.87%.