Tarponga - Simga, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Tarponga is a village situated in the Simga tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Simga and around 63 km from Raipur. Dhekuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarponga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarponga is 443474. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 493101 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tarponga 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 Tarponga

According to the 2011 Census, Tarponga village had a total population of 616 people, including 320 males and 296 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.03%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 59.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarponga

Tarponga 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 Tarponga

Tarponga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Tarponga is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Tarponga is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarponga

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

Health Facilities in Tarponga

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

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