Tarakhanda - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Tarakhanda is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Sovinkoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarakhanda is 603646. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.67 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Tarakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarakhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tarakhanda village had a total population of 934 people, including 463 males and 471 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.85%, with male literacy at 91.73% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarakhanda

Tarakhanda 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 Tarakhanda

Tarakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Tarakhanda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Tarakhanda is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Tarakhanda

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

FAQs about Tarakhanda