Tarukh

Tarukh is a village located in Karad tehsil of Satara district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Karad (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Satara. As per 2009 stats, Tarukh village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Tarukh unique in its vibrant Karad-Satara region. You’ll see Tarukh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tarukh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarukh is 564595. The village spans a total geographical area of 817 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415103. Karad is nearest town to Tarukh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tarukh village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karad South Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Satara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tarukh

Population of Tarukh

According to the 2011 Census, Tarukh has a total population of about 2,138, with approximately 1,037 males and 1,101 females. The sex ratio is around 1061 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 209 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 337 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.71%, with male literacy at about 79.17% and female literacy near 68.57%. There are around 490 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarukh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tarukh

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tarukh. As per the 2011 stats, Tarukh had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tarukh

Knowing the nearby villages of Tarukh helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tarukh.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarukh