Tarapada - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Tarapada is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahisasura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapada is 395997. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Tarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapada village had a total population of 583 people, including 296 males and 287 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 94.68% and female literacy at 75.10%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarapada

Tarapada 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 Tarapada

Tarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Tarapada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tarapada is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapada

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

Health Facilities in Tarapada

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

FAQs about Tarapada