Taratanr - Birni, Giridih

Taratanr is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Baradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taratanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taratanr is 352355. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.02 hectares and falls under the 825324 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Taratanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagodar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taratanr

According to the 2011 Census, Taratanr village had a total population of 366 people, including 151 males and 215 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,424 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.11%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 41.48%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population366151215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824339
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1487573
Illiterate Population21876142

Nearby Villages of Taratanr

Taratanr 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)
JamuniatanrSouth0.96 km
BelnaNorth-East1.21 km
SarandaEast1.38 km
ChhatarbadSouth-West1.61 km
BaradihSouth-East1.83 km
GaraidihNorth-East2.12 km
KalyanpurNorth-East2.61 km
KheraunSouth2.97 km
GhoramaraNorth-West2.99 km
JharhaWest3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taratanr

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Taratanr. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Taratanr is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taratanr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Taratanr

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Taratanr

Where is Taratanr located?

Taratanr village is located in Birni Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Taratanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Taratanr is Baradih.

What is the pincode of Taratanr?

The pincode of Taratanr is 825324.

What is the population of Taratanr?

Taratanr had a total population of 366, including 151 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Taratanr?

Taratanr had 63 households.

What is the literacy rate in Taratanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taratanr was 52.11%. Male literacy was 69.44% and female literacy was 41.48%.