Tarajanga - Derabish, Kendrapara

Tarajanga is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Laxminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarajanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarajanga is 396655. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 754289 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Tarajanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tarajanga village had a total population of 296 people, including 144 males and 152 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.37%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 75.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarajanga

Tarajanga 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 Tarajanga

Tarajanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Tarajanga is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tarajanga is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarajanga

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

Health Facilities in Tarajanga

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

FAQs about Tarajanga