Tarod - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Tarod is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Patkura and around 20 km from Kendrapara . Bantala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarod is 396825. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 754134 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Tarod 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 Tarod

According to the 2011 Census, Tarod village had a total population of 779 people, including 397 males and 382 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.71%, with male literacy at 87.78% and female literacy at 71.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarod

Tarod 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 Tarod

Tarod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gorakhnath, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Tarod is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tarod is about 20 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 Tarod

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

Health Facilities in Tarod

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

FAQs about Tarod