Tarokhar - Giriak, Nalanda

Tarokhar is a village situated in the Giriak subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Giriak and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Raitar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarokhar is 245139. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 803109 pincode. Biharsharif is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tarokhar

As per Census 2011, Tarokhar village has a total population of 1,563 people, consisting of 815 males and 748 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 889 literate and 674 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,563815748
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246125121
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397168
Literate Population889556333
Illiterate Population674259415

Nearby Villages of Tarokhar

Tarokhar 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)
MarkataEast1.00 km
BarhaitaSouth1.27 km
RaitarWest1.28 km
IsuaNorth1.77 km
SatauwaSouth-East1.93 km
PearepurNorth-East1.98 km
KandopurSouth2.04 km
KasuchakWest2.37 km
Daria SaraiWest2.50 km
AdampurSouth2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarokhar

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Tarokhar. The nearest railway station is Waris Aleganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

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

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

Banking and Postal Services in Tarokhar

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

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

Health Facilities in Tarokhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Tarokhar

Where is Tarokhar located?

Tarokhar village is located in Giriak Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarokhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarokhar is Raitar.

What is the pincode of Tarokhar?

The pincode of Tarokhar is 803109.

What is the population of Tarokhar?

Tarokhar has a total population of 1,563, including 815 males and 748 females.

How many households are there in Tarokhar?

There are 237 households in Tarokhar.

What is the literacy rate in Tarokhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarokhar is 56.88%. Male literacy is 68.22% and female literacy is 44.52%.