Tara - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Tara is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ghatgaon and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Tara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tara is 386675. The village covers a total geographical area of 774 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tara 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 Tara

According to the 2011 Census, Tara village had a total population of 1,915 people, including 959 males and 956 females, living in 507 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 58.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 770.

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

Nearby Villages of Tara

Tara 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 Tara

Tara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Tara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tara

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

Health Facilities in Tara

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

FAQs about Tara