Taragan

Taragan is a village located in Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Kodinga (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Taragam is the gram panchayat of Taragan village.

Here you can discover what makes Taragan unique in its vibrant Kodinga-Nabarangapur 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 427784. The village spans a total geographical area of 524 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764075. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Taragan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km 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 Dabugam 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 1,703, with approximately 878 males and 825 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 295 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 297 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,006. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.12%, with male literacy at about 40.21% and female literacy near 21.45%. There are around 361 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