Tarapur - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Tarapur is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bikapur and around 50 km from Faizabad. Tarapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapur is 166812. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.07 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Goshasi Ganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Tarapur

As per Census 2011, Tarapur village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 619 males and 652 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,271619652
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1749282
Scheduled Castes (SC)355169186
Literate Population783423360
Illiterate Population488196292

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Tarapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TikriWest1.35 km
ChitawanSouth-East1.37 km
BedapurSouth1.48 km
Sari SagarNorth-West1.64 km
BarehataNorth-East1.81 km
PichhauraSouth-West2.06 km
DaudahaNorth-West2.27 km
Beras PurEast2.46 km
PaliachalpurSouth2.50 km
Ranev KaramjeetSouth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarapur

Tarapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Goshasi Ganj to Tarapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Tarapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tarapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tarapur

Where is Tarapur located?

Tarapur village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarapur?

Tarapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tarapur?

The pincode of Tarapur is 224204.

What is the population of Tarapur?

Tarapur has a total population of 1,271, including 619 males and 652 females.

How many households are there in Tarapur?

There are 201 households in Tarapur.

What is the literacy rate in Tarapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarapur is 61.61%. Male literacy is 68.34% and female literacy is 55.21%.