Tarapur - Gawan, Giridih

Tarapur is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Jamdar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 350240. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.36 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur village had a total population of 715 people, including 371 males and 344 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.00%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 46.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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 Tarapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tarapur. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Tarapur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapur

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

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

FAQs about Tarapur