Tarajanga

Tarajanga is a village located in Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kankadahad (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Makuakateni is the gram panchayat of Tarajanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Tarajanga unique in its vibrant Kankadahad-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Tarajanga’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 Tarajanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarajanga is 402516. The village spans a total geographical area of 165 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759039. Kamakshyanagar is nearest town to Tarajanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tarajanga 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 Parjanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tarajanga

Population of Tarajanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tarajanga has a total population of about 619, with approximately 325 males and 294 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 83 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 123 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.08%, with male literacy at about 73.85% and female literacy near 68.03%. There are around 161 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarajanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tarajanga

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

Nearby Villages of Tarajanga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarajanga