Tarapur - Banki, Cuttack

Tarapur is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Dhansar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 398972. The village covers a total geographical area of 1515 hectares and falls under the 754008 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Banki Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur village had a total population of 1,825 people, including 957 males and 868 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.44%, with male literacy at 88.50% and female literacy at 73.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Argul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Tarapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Tarapur is about 59 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