Tarun - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Tarun is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Bika Pur and around 32 km from Faizabad. Tarun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarun is 166842. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.49 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bika Pur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tarun 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 Tarun

As per Census 2011, Tarun village has a total population of 1,996 people, consisting of 1,030 males and 966 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,372 literate and 624 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9961,030966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252129123
Scheduled Castes (SC)417214203
Literate Population1,372794578
Illiterate Population624236388

Nearby Villages of Tarun

Tarun 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)
NarainpurNorth0.81 km
Sarai ShekhmahmoodSouth-West0.99 km
Kichhuti KishundaspurSouth-East1.55 km
Aban PurWest1.69 km
BallikripalpurNorth-East1.72 km
Paragarib ShahNorth-West1.89 km
Bela GaraSouth2.30 km
PhakharpurNorth-West2.49 km
Bara KhasSouth-West2.70 km
BalapurNorth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarun

Tarun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulna Bhari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bika Pur to Tarun is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Tarun is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarun

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tarun

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tarun

Where is Tarun located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Tarun?

Tarun is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tarun?

The pincode of Tarun is 224204.

What is the population of Tarun?

Tarun has a total population of 1,996, including 1,030 males and 966 females.

How many households are there in Tarun?

There are 347 households in Tarun.

What is the literacy rate in Tarun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarun is 68.74%. Male literacy is 77.09% and female literacy is 59.83%.