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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SRI KUMAR BHATRA

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LGD code: 427784
Pincode: 764075
Population: 1,703
Households: 361
Literacy rate: 31.1%
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 686

Census 2011 · in context

How Taragan compares

By population, Taragan ranks #22 of 86 villages in Kodinga mandal.

Literacy rate

31.1%

+0.5% vs mandal average

Taragan: 31.1%
Kodinga mandal: 30.6%
Nabarangpur district: 38.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

940

−83 vs mandal average

Taragan: 940
Kodinga mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Taragan: 4.7
Kodinga mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Taragan

LGD code: 427784
Pincode: 764075
Population (Census 2011): 1,703
Population (projected 2026): 2,008
Households: 361
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 940
Literacy rate: 31.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rayagada
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SRI KUMAR BHATRA
Block / Mandal: Kodinga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nabarangpur district level

Then & Now

Taragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,703

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,008

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

361

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

426

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,703Census 2011
Households: 361Census 2011
Literacy rate: 31.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 940 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 426

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nabarangpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nabarangpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nabarangpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Kodinga mandal

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What is the pincode of Taragan?

The pincode of Taragan, Kodinga mandal, Nabarangpur district, Odisha is 764075.

In which district is Taragan located?

Taragan is a village in Kodinga mandal of Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Taragan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Taragan village has a population of 1,703 across 361 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Taragan?

The current sarpanch of Taragan gram panchayat is SRI KUMAR BHATRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Taragan in?

Taragan falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Taragan in?

Taragan falls under the Rayagada assembly constituency (AC #140) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Taragan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Taragan village is 31.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Taragan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Taragan village is 940 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Taragan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Taragan, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Taragan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Taragan village is 427784.

How big is Taragan compared to other villages in Kodinga mandal?

Taragan ranks 22 of 86 villages in Kodinga mandal by Census 2011 population (1,703 residents).

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Key facts — Taragan

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Taragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Taragan?

In which district is Taragan located?

What is the population of Taragan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Taragan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Taragan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Taragan in?

What is the literacy rate in Taragan?

What is the sex ratio in Taragan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Taragan?

What is the LGD code of Taragan?

How big is Taragan compared to other villages in Kodinga mandal?

Taragan on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Taragan

What is the pincode of Taragan?

In which district is Taragan located?

What is the population of Taragan as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Taragan?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Taragan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Taragan in?

What is the literacy rate in Taragan?

What is the sex ratio in Taragan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Taragan?

What is the LGD code of Taragan?

How big is Taragan compared to other villages in Kodinga mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Taragan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Taragan

Open jobs in Taragan