Taruan - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Taruan is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Sainkul and around 103 km from Kendujhar. Taruan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taruan is 387342. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Taruan

According to the 2011 Census, Taruan village had a total population of 1,383 people, including 693 males and 690 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.74%, with male literacy at 95.89% and female literacy at 85.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Taruan

Taruan 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 Taruan

Taruan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Taruan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Taruan is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taruan

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

Health Facilities in Taruan

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

FAQs about Taruan