Taraput - Kundura, Koraput

Taraput is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Banuaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taraput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraput is 429171. The village covers a total geographical area of 835 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Taraput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Taraput

According to the 2011 Census, Taraput village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 704 males and 669 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.49%, with male literacy at 66.78% and female literacy at 37.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 604.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraput

Taraput 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 Taraput

Public transport in the Taraput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Taraput is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Taraput is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraput

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

Health Facilities in Taraput

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

FAQs about Taraput