Taragarh - Lephripara, Sundargarh
Taragarh is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taragarh village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Taragarh is 383656. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Taragarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Taragarh
According to the 2011 Census, Taragarh village had a total population of 20 people, including 11 males and 9 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 818 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.06%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 37.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Nearby Villages of Taragarh
Taragarh is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Taragarh
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Taragarh.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Taragarh is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Taragarh is about 52 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 Taragarh
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Taragarh village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Taragarh
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Taragarh village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Taragarh
Where is Taragarh located?
Taragarh village is located in Lephripara Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Taragarh?
The Gram Panchayat of Taragarh is Rajbahal.
What is the pincode of Taragarh?
The pincode of Taragarh is 770012.
What is the population of Taragarh?
Taragarh had a total population of 20, including 11 males and 9 females.
How many households are there in Taragarh?
Taragarh had 5 households.
What is the literacy rate in Taragarh?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taragarh was 47.06%. Male literacy was 55.56% and female literacy was 37.50%.