Taratua - Khordha

Taratua is a village situated in the Khordha tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Khordha , which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nalipada-arjunapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taratua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taratua is 407367. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 752057 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Taratua

As per Census 2011, Taratua village has a total population of 3,299 people, consisting of 1,689 males and 1,610 females. The village has 628 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,291 literate and 1,008 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taratua

Taratua 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 Taratua

Taratua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Taratua is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Taratua is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taratua

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

Health Facilities in Taratua

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

FAQs about Taratua