Tarbha
Tarbha | |
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Town | |
  Tarbha Location in Odisha, India  Tarbha Tarbha (India) | |
| Coordinates: 20°26′N 83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Odisha |
| Region | Western Odisha |
| Division | Sonepur |
| District | Subarnapur (or Sonepur) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Notified Area Committee, Tarbha |
| • Chairman | Ms.Monika lal Agrawala |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 8,334 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| • Local | Sambalpuri |
| Ethnicity | |
| • Ethnic groups | Sindhi, Marwari |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 767016 |
| Telephone code | 916654 |
| Vehicle registration | OD 31 (previously OR 31) |
| Nearest city | Balangir (20km) |
| Sex ratio | 1000:974 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 74% |
| Civic agency | Notified Area Committee, Tarbha |
| Website | odisha |
Tarbha (also known as Tarabha, sometimes called "Ulta Bharat" or Opposite India) is a Notified Area Council in Subarnapur district in the Indian state of Odisha.
Demography
As of 2012 India census,[2] Tarbha had a population of 12,886. Males constitute 51% of the population. Tarbha has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and female literacy is 58%. 12% are under 6. Tarbha is a Block, Police Station, Tahashil, Panchayat and NAC.
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
2. Tarbha is renowned for its communal harmony, with Hindus and Muslims celebrating festivals together, making it a unique place in India. It is also famous for its metal arts and crafts, historical significance, and as a business center. Additionally, Tarbha is known for the Tarbha Rath Yatra, Chaka Pitha, Chaul Bara, and a rice-based diet. (Faith Edit)