Tarang - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur
Tarang is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Tarang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarang is 502060. The village covers a total geographical area of 1424.58 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Tarang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Tarang
As per Census 2011, Tarang village has a total population of 1,355 people, consisting of 680 males and 675 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tarang are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,355 | 680 | 675 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 224 | 114 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,132 | 561 | 571 |
| Literate Population | 627 | 377 | 250 |
| Illiterate Population | 728 | 303 | 425 |
Nearby Villages of Tarang
Tarang is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Tarang
Tarang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Tarang is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Tarang is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tarang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tarang village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tarang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tarang village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tarang
Where is Tarang located?
Tarang village is located in Pushparajgarh Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tarang?
Tarang is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tarang?
The pincode of Tarang is 484881.
What is the population of Tarang?
Tarang has a total population of 1,355, including 680 males and 675 females.
How many households are there in Tarang?
There are 330 households in Tarang.
What is the literacy rate in Tarang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarang is 46.27%. Male literacy is 55.44% and female literacy is 37.04%.