Taragan

Taragan is a village located in Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Boriguma (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Malda is the gram panchayat of Taragan village.

Here you can discover what makes Taragan unique in its vibrant Boriguma-Koraput region. You’ll see Taragan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Taragan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Taragan is 428224. The village spans a total geographical area of 639 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Sunabeda is nearest town to Taragan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Taragan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Taragan

Population of Taragan

According to the 2011 Census, Taragan has a total population of about 1,229, with approximately 614 males and 615 females. The sex ratio is around 1001 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 251 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 323 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 679. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.21%, with male literacy at about 37.62% and female literacy near 20.81%. There are around 313 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Taragan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Taragan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Taragan. As per the 2011 stats, Taragan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Taragan

Knowing the nearby villages of Taragan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Taragan.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taragan