Taranja - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Taranja is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tambachhada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taranja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taranja is 423940. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Taranja

As per Census 2011, Taranja village has a total population of 1,384 people, consisting of 691 males and 693 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 175 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taranja

Taranja 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 Taranja

Taranja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Taranja is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Taranja is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taranja

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

Health Facilities in Taranja

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

FAQs about Taranja