Tarka - Guthani, Siwan

Tarka is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Padari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarka is 232169. The village covers a total geographical area of 61 hectares and falls under the 841239 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tarka

According to the 2011 Census, Tarka village had a total population of 796 people, including 404 males and 392 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.02%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarka

Tarka 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 Tarka

Tarka 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 Bankata, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Tarka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Tarka is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarka

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

Health Facilities in Tarka

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

FAQs about Tarka