Tarangia - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Tarangia is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Dharmasala and around 65 km from Jajapur . Taranjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarangia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarangia is 401276. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 755008 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Tarangia

As per Census 2011, Tarangia village has a total population of 878 people, consisting of 453 males and 425 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 613 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population878453425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)946034
Scheduled Castes (SC)924943
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1284
Literate Population613345268
Illiterate Population265108157

Nearby Villages of Tarangia

Tarangia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PobalaEast1.28 km
KhatuapadaSouth-West1.28 km
TotasinghaNorth-West1.70 km
KurikanaNorth2.09 km
SamparuWest2.09 km
MahakhalaSouth2.26 km
SolaiNorth-East2.38 km
Kolhasamil HinjalpataSouth-East2.63 km
GhikoiliNorth2.75 km
KampiraWest2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarangia

Tarangia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Tarangia is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Tarangia is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarangia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tarangia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tarangia

Where is Tarangia located?

Tarangia village is located in Dharmasala Tehsil, Jajpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarangia?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarangia is Taranjia.

What is the pincode of Tarangia?

The pincode of Tarangia is 755008.

What is the population of Tarangia?

Tarangia has a total population of 878, including 453 males and 425 females.

How many households are there in Tarangia?

There are 209 households in Tarangia.

What is the literacy rate in Tarangia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarangia is 69.82%. Male literacy is 76.16% and female literacy is 63.06%.