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.

Here you can discover what makes Tarapur unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Tarapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Tarapur

Population of Tarapur

According to the 2011 Census, Tarapur has a total population of about 723, with approximately 360 males and 363 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 359 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 164. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.12%, with male literacy at about 76.67% and female literacy near 63.64%. There are around 152 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tarapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tarapur