Taranal - Muddebihal, Vijayapura

Taranal is a village situated in the Muddebihal taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Muddebihal and around 60 km from Bijapur. Madikeshwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taranal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taranal is 599592. The village covers a total geographical area of 1040.67 hectares and falls under the 586116 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Taranal

As per Census 2011, Taranal village has a total population of 1,039 people, consisting of 506 males and 533 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 275 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taranal

Taranal 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 Taranal

Taranal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Taranal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Taranal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taranal

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

Health Facilities in Taranal

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

FAQs about Taranal