Tapkara - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Tapkara is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Tapkara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapkara is 434212. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.67 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Farsabahar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tapkara

According to the 2011 Census, Tapkara village had a total population of 4,624 people, including 2,362 males and 2,262 females, living in 1,076 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.13%, with male literacy at 86.95% and female literacy at 73.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,606.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapkara

Tapkara 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 Tapkara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tapkara. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farsabahar to Tapkara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Tapkara is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapkara

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

Health Facilities in Tapkara

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

FAQs about Tapkara