Tarai

Tarai is a village located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Gawan (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Jamdar is the gram panchayat of Tarai village.

Here you can discover what makes Tarai unique in its vibrant Gawan-Giridih region. You’ll see Tarai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tarai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarai is 350242. The village spans a total geographical area of 278.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815313. Giridih is nearest town to Tarai village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Tarai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tarai

Population of Tarai

According to the 2011 Census, Tarai has a total population of about 836, with approximately 449 males and 387 females. The sex ratio is around 861 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.73%, with male literacy at about 64.37% and female literacy near 28.42%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tarai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tarai. As per the 2011 stats, Tarai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tarai

Knowing the nearby villages of Tarai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tarai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarai