Tarapur

Tarapur is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Tarapur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chubka is the gram panchayat of Tarapur village.

Tarapur has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tarapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tarapur is 339714. The village spans a total geographical area of 41.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721513. Kharagpur is nearest town to Tarapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tarapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Tarapur

Below is a concise population overview of Tarapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tarapur village:

• The total population of Tarapur village is around 723, including approximately 360 males and 363 females, with a sex ratio of 1008 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 87 children aged 0–6 years in Tarapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Tarapur village has 359 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 164 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Tarapur village is about 70.12%, with male literacy at 76.67% and female literacy at 63.64%.
• There are around 152 households in Tarapur village.

Connectivity of Tarapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tarapur. As per the 2011 stats, Tarapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tarapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Tarapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tarapur.

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