Taragi - Batouli, Surguja

Taragi is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Taragi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taragi is 433496. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Taragi

According to the 2011 Census, Taragi village had a total population of 863 people, including 427 males and 436 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.37%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 48.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

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

Nearby Villages of Taragi

Taragi 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 Taragi

Taragi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Taragi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Taragi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taragi

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

Health Facilities in Taragi

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

FAQs about Taragi