Tarapur - Pandharpur, Solapur

Tarapur is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Tarapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 562381. The village covers a total geographical area of 1357.06 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur village had a total population of 3,493 people, including 1,819 males and 1,674 females, living in 710 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.40%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 62.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Tarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Babhulgoan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Tarapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Tarapur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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