Tarabari - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Tarabari is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 89.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarabari is 308990. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.84 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Tarabari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tarabari

As per Census 2011, Tarabari village has a total population of 1,424 people, consisting of 709 males and 715 females. The village has 269 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 975 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,424709715
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311151160
Literate Population449272177
Illiterate Population975437538

Nearby Villages of Tarabari

Tarabari 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)
DurgapurWest1.66 km
PanchdimtiNorth-East1.93 km
KurhilaWest2.08 km
MatikundaNorth2.12 km
BhojpurSouth2.19 km
PhulbariWest3.27 km
Chhota KhantiSouth-East3.34 km
NachankulaNorth3.49 km
Baniani KismatNorth3.59 km
GirnabariSouth-East3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarabari

Public transport in the Tarabari is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Tarabari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Tarabari is about 89.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tarabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tarabari

Where is Tarabari located?

Tarabari village is located in Islampur Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarabari?

The Gram Panchayat of Tarabari is Matikunda-i.

What is the pincode of Tarabari?

The pincode of Tarabari is 733202.

What is the population of Tarabari?

Tarabari has a total population of 1,424, including 709 males and 715 females.

How many households are there in Tarabari?

There are 269 households in Tarabari.

What is the literacy rate in Tarabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarabari is 31.53%. Male literacy is 38.36% and female literacy is 24.76%.