Tarpura

Tarpura is a village located in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 152km away from sub-district headquarter Pokaran (tehsildar office) and 162km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Tawariwala is the gram panchayat of Tarpura village.

Here you can discover what makes Tarpura unique in its vibrant Pokaran-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Tarpura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tarpura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarpura is 086200. The village spans a total geographical area of 394 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345028. Pokaran is nearest town to Tarpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 152km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tarpura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tarpura

Population of Tarpura

According to the 2011 Census, Tarpura has a total population of about 432, with approximately 255 males and 177 females. The sex ratio is around 694 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 82 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 109 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 84. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.92%, with male literacy at about 59.22% and female literacy near 31.64%. There are around 79 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarpura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tarpura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tarpura. As per the 2011 stats, Tarpura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tarpura

Knowing the nearby villages of Tarpura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tarpura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarpura