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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Tarun village had a total population of 1,996 people, including 1,030 males and 966 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 88.12% and female literacy at 68.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417.

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 Population1,9961,030966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252129123
Scheduled Castes (SC)417214203
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 1,996, including 1,030 males and 966 females.

How many households are there in Tarun?

Tarun had 347 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tarun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarun was 78.67%. Male literacy was 88.12% and female literacy was 68.56%.