Taratikar - Jama, Dumka

Taratikar is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jama and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Tengdhowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taratikar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taratikar is 371648. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode.

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

Population of Taratikar

As per Census 2011, Taratikar village has a total population of 54 people, consisting of 24 males and 30 females. The village has 14 households and a sex ratio of 1,250 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population542430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1037
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542430
Literate Population17116
Illiterate Population371324

Nearby Villages of Taratikar

Taratikar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HariakhaNorth-West0.67 km
BandoSouth-East1.07 km
SarsabadNorth-East1.34 km
GaibathanSouth1.79 km
BabupurEast1.90 km
MaharoNorth2.06 km
AmgachhiWest2.10 km
AsanbaniNorth-West2.22 km
MurmalaNorth2.38 km
HaripurSouth-East2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taratikar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Taratikar. The nearest railway station is New Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Taratikar is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taratikar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Taratikar 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 Taratikar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Taratikar 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 >10 km

FAQs about Taratikar

Where is Taratikar located?

Taratikar village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taratikar?

The Gram Panchayat of Taratikar is Tengdhowa.

What is the pincode of Taratikar?

The pincode of Taratikar is 814110.

What is the population of Taratikar?

Taratikar has a total population of 54, including 24 males and 30 females.

How many households are there in Taratikar?

There are 14 households in Taratikar.

What is the literacy rate in Taratikar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taratikar is 31.48%. Male literacy is 45.83% and female literacy is 20.00%.