Tarda - Basta, Balasore

Tarda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Singla and around 38 km from Baleshwar. Tadada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarda is 392186. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tarda

As per Census 2011, Tarda village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 488 males and 476 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarda

Tarda 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 Tarda

Tarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Tarda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tarda is about 38 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 Tarda

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

Health Facilities in Tarda

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

FAQs about Tarda