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

According to the 2011 Census, Tarangia village had a total population of 878 people, including 453 males and 425 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.19%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Tarangia