Tarapur - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Tarapur is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Tarapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 525898. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.46 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tarapur

As per Census 2011, Tarapur village has a total population of 1,719 people, consisting of 854 males and 865 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 976 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,704 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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 Tarapur

Public transport in the Tarapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Tarapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Tarapur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapur

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

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

FAQs about Tarapur