Tarjunga - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Tarjunga is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from Rajim and around 83 km from Raipur. Gundardehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarjunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarjunga is 444802. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.57 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Tarjunga

According to the 2011 Census, Tarjunga village had a total population of 502 people, including 239 males and 263 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 62.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarjunga

Tarjunga 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 Tarjunga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tarjunga. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Tarjunga is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Tarjunga is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarjunga

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

Health Facilities in Tarjunga

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

FAQs about Tarjunga