Tarpada - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Tarpada is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Tarpada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarpada is 525848. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.12 hectares and falls under the 425417 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tarpada 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 Tarpada

As per Census 2011, Tarpada village has a total population of 803 people, consisting of 389 males and 414 females. The village has 222 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 795 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarpada

Tarpada 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 Tarpada

Tarpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Tarpada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Tarpada is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarpada

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

Health Facilities in Tarpada

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

FAQs about Tarpada