Taresar - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Taresar is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Heggarani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taresar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taresar is 603547. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.7 hectares and falls under the 581331 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Taresar 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 Taresar

According to the 2011 Census, Taresar village had a total population of 450 people, including 240 males and 210 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.93%, with male literacy at 95.75% and female literacy at 87.82%.

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

Nearby Villages of Taresar

Taresar 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 Taresar

Taresar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Taresar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Taresar is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taresar

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

Health Facilities in Taresar

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

FAQs about Taresar