Tarachi - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Tarachi is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 37.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarachi is 316542. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.67 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Tarachi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tarachi

As per Census 2011, Tarachi village has a total population of 794 people, consisting of 411 males and 383 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population794411383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904644
Scheduled Castes (SC)440229211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432122
Literate Population516299217
Illiterate Population278112166

Nearby Villages of Tarachi

Tarachi 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)
Paschim GaminiNorth-East0.86 km
LokraSouth-West1.19 km
SamacharSouth-East1.32 km
KamraSouth1.51 km
KharasinpurWest2.06 km
TaloanEast2.07 km
HaturiaNorth2.31 km
KanachiNorth-East2.36 km
KatigramSouth-West2.37 km
DwaruriSouth-East2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarachi

Tarachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Tarachi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tarachi is about 37.2 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 Tarachi

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

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

Health Facilities in Tarachi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tarachi 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Tarachi

Where is Tarachi located?

Tarachi village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarachi?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarachi is Kanachi.

What is the pincode of Tarachi?

The pincode of Tarachi is 731216.

What is the population of Tarachi?

Tarachi has a total population of 794, including 411 males and 383 females.

How many households are there in Tarachi?

There are 202 households in Tarachi.

What is the literacy rate in Tarachi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarachi is 64.99%. Male literacy is 72.75% and female literacy is 56.66%.