Tapra - Pachpadra, Balotra

Tapra is a village situated in the Pachpadra tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from Pachpadra and around 123 km from Barmer. Tapra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapra is 087327. The village covers a total geographical area of 1915 hectares and falls under the 344022 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tapra

According to the 2011 Census, Tapra village had a total population of 4,467 people, including 2,321 males and 2,146 females, living in 761 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.59%, with male literacy at 70.03% and female literacy at 36.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,001, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapra

Tapra 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 Tapra

Tapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balotra Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Tapra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Tapra is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapra

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

Health Facilities in Tapra

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

FAQs about Tapra