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

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 854 males and 865 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.21%, with male literacy at 56.47% and female literacy at 42.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,704.

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

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