Tarapada - Dasarathpur, Jajpur

Tarapada is a village situated in the Dasarathpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Mangalpur and around 24 km from Jajapur . Tarapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapada is 402095. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 755006 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Tarapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jajpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tarapada

As per Census 2011, Tarapada village has a total population of 2,841 people, consisting of 1,395 males and 1,446 females. The village has 699 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,105 literate and 736 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapada

Tarapada 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 Tarapada

Tarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Tarapada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Tarapada is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapada

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

Health Facilities in Tarapada

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

FAQs about Tarapada