Tataranga - Nuagad, Gajapati

Tataranga is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from R.udaygiri and around 85 km from Paralakhemundi. Anuguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tataranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tataranga is 413974. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Tataranga

As per Census 2011, Tataranga village has a total population of 361 people, consisting of 142 males and 219 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,542 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tataranga

Tataranga 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 Tataranga

Tataranga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Tataranga is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tataranga is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tataranga

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

Health Facilities in Tataranga

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

FAQs about Tataranga