Taraod - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Taraod is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Akaltara and around 17 km from Janjgir. Taroud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taraod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraod is 436616. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048.51 hectares and falls under the 495553 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Taraod

According to the 2011 Census, Taraod village had a total population of 3,883 people, including 1,963 males and 1,920 females, living in 828 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.42%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraod

Taraod 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 Taraod

Taraod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akaltara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Taraod is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Taraod is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraod

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

Health Facilities in Taraod

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

FAQs about Taraod