Taragan
About Taragan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Taragan village is 427314. Taragan village is located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Kopena is the gram panchayat of Taragan village.
The total geographical area of village is 983 hectares. Taragan has a total population of 2,062 peoples, out of which male population is 1,035 while female population is 1,027. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 992 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of taragan village is 35.55% out of which 45.70% males and 25.32% females are literate. There are about 435 houses in taragan village. Pincode of taragan village locality is 764073.
When it comes to administration, Taragan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Taragan village comes under Umarkote Vidhan Sabha constituency & Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency. Umarkote is nearest town to taragan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
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Population of Taragan
The population details of Taragan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,062 | 1,035 | 1,027 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 428 | 236 | 192 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 129 | 58 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,238 | 634 | 604 |
| Literate Population | 733 | 473 | 260 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,329 | 562 | 767 |
Connectivity of Taragan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taragan
Where is Taragan located?
Taragan village is situated in Umarkote Tehsil, within the Nabarangapur district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Taragan?
The Gram Panchayat of Taragan is Kopena (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Taragan?
The pincode of Taragan is 764073, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Taragan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Taragan is 2,062, with 1,035 males and 1,027 females.
How many households are there in Taragan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Taragan village has a total of 435 households.
What is the literacy rate in Taragan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Taragan is 35.55%. The male literacy rate is 45.70%, while the female literacy rate is 25.32%.