Taratara - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Taratara is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Anandapur and around 89 km from Kendujhar. Taratara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taratara is 387055. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Taratara

As per Census 2011, Taratara village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 536 males and 533 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taratara

Taratara 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 Taratara

Taratara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Taratara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Taratara is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taratara

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

Health Facilities in Taratara

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

FAQs about Taratara