Taraw - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Taraw is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwii and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Taraw village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraw is 155672. The village covers a total geographical area of 606.12 hectares and falls under the 210205 pincode.

Taraw 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 Chitrakoot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Taraw

According to the 2011 Census, Taraw village had a total population of 2,728 people, including 1,488 males and 1,240 females, living in 474 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.62%, with male literacy at 72.40% and female literacy at 44.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,172.

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

Nearby Villages of Taraw

Taraw 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 Taraw

Taraw is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivrampur, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chitrakoot to Taraw is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraw

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

Health Facilities in Taraw

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

FAQs about Taraw