Tarat - Kakatpur, Puri

Tarat is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Jaleswarpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarat is 409159. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 752108 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Tarat 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 Tarat

According to the 2011 Census, Tarat village had a total population of 267 people, including 142 males and 125 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.00%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 75.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarat

Tarat 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 Tarat

Tarat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Tarat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Tarat is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarat

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

Health Facilities in Tarat

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

FAQs about Tarat