Tarakor - Gop, Puri

Tarakor is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Ramachandi and around 25 km from Puri. Tarakor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarakor is 409538. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Tarakor

As per Census 2011, Tarakor village has a total population of 3,346 people, consisting of 1,675 males and 1,671 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 345 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,414 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 872 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarakor

Tarakor 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 Tarakor

Tarakor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Tarakor is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Tarakor is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarakor

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

Health Facilities in Tarakor

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

FAQs about Tarakor