Taranagar - Sandur, Ballari

Taranagar is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Sandur and around 54 km from Bellary. Taranagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taranagar is 605003. The village covers a total geographical area of 983.67 hectares and falls under the 583119 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Taranagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ballari Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taranagar

According to the 2011 Census, Taranagar village had a total population of 6,722 people, including 3,413 males and 3,309 females, living in 1,343 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.68%, with male literacy at 81.87% and female literacy at 63.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 890, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,100.

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

Nearby Villages of Taranagar

Taranagar 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 Taranagar

Taranagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Toranagallu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Taranagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Taranagar is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taranagar

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

Health Facilities in Taranagar

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

FAQs about Taranagar