Tarub - Khunti

Tarub is a village situated in the Khunti subdivision of Khunti district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 23 km from Khunti, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Tilma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarub village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarub is 375255. The village covers a total geographical area of 1073 hectares and falls under the 835210 pincode. Tarub is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tarub

As per Census 2011, Tarub village has a total population of 750 people, consisting of 379 males and 371 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 714 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population750379371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196950
Scheduled Castes (SC)17710
Scheduled Tribes (ST)714363351
Literate Population340205135
Illiterate Population410174236

Nearby Villages of Tarub

Tarub 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)
TilmaSouth-West1.86 km
KujramNorth2.22 km
LatarhatuWest2.40 km
DangiadagNorth-West3.22 km
JordagSouth-West3.25 km
HakadubaSouth3.68 km
KaroraSouth-East3.89 km
SandasomNorth-West4.02 km
PutidagWest4.10 km
SalgadihSouth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarub

Public transport in the Tarub is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 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 Khunti to Tarub is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarub

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tarub

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tarub

Where is Tarub located?

Tarub village is located in Khunti Subdivision, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarub?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarub is Tilma.

What is the pincode of Tarub?

The pincode of Tarub is 835210.

What is the population of Tarub?

Tarub has a total population of 750, including 379 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Tarub?

There are 152 households in Tarub.

What is the literacy rate in Tarub?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarub is 45.33%. Male literacy is 54.09% and female literacy is 36.39%.