Taras - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Taras is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Taras village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taras is 395624. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Taras

As per Census 2011, Taras village has a total population of 1,369 people, consisting of 653 males and 716 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,056 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taras

Taras 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 Taras

Taras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Taras is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Taras is about 52 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 Taras

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

Health Facilities in Taras

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

FAQs about Taras