Tarenga - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Tarenga is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Tarenga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarenga is 443596. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.94 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Tarenga

According to the 2011 Census, Tarenga village had a total population of 6,771 people, including 3,367 males and 3,404 females, living in 1,300 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 55.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarenga

Tarenga 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 Tarenga

Tarenga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Tarenga is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Tarenga is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarenga

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

Health Facilities in Tarenga

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

FAQs about Tarenga