Tarpongi Village - Nandghat, Bemetara

Tarpongi is a village situated in the Nandghat tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Nawagarh and around 110 km from Durg. Tarpongi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarpongi is 441877. The village covers a total geographical area of 586.64 hectares and falls under the 491340 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Tarpongi

As per Census 2011, Tarpongi village has a total population of 1,699 people, consisting of 859 males and 840 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 723 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,699 859 840
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 269 132 137
Scheduled Castes (SC) 182 89 93
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 233 128 105
Literate Population 976 589 387
Illiterate Population 723 270 453

Nearby Villages of Tarpongi

Tarpongi 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TarpongaSouth2.29 km
LimtaraSouth-East2.40 km
AdarNorth-East2.61 km
NandghatEast2.70 km
KarhulSouth2.97 km
DhobghattiNorth-West3.04 km
DhekunaSouth3.75 km
Sanjari NawagaonSouth-East3.88 km
MaldaNorth-West4.20 km
MauWest4.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarpongi

Tarpongi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Tarpongi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Tarpongi is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarpongi

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

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

Health Facilities in Tarpongi

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

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

FAQs about Tarpongi

Where is Tarpongi located?

Tarpongi village is located in Nandghat Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarpongi?

Tarpongi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tarpongi?

The pincode of Tarpongi is 491340.

What is the population of Tarpongi?

Tarpongi has a total population of 1,699, including 859 males and 840 females.

How many households are there in Tarpongi?

There are 349 households in Tarpongi.

What is the literacy rate in Tarpongi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarpongi is 57.45%. Male literacy is 68.57% and female literacy is 46.07%.