Taratgaon - Karmala, Solapur

Taratgaon is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Taratgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taratgaon is 561813. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.93 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Taratgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Taratgaon village had a total population of 601 people, including 306 males and 295 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.45%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 61.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Taratgaon

Taratgaon 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 Taratgaon

Taratgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Taratgaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Taratgaon is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taratgaon

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

Health Facilities in Taratgaon

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

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