Tarbha

Tarbha
Town
Tarbha Location in Odisha, India Show map of Odisha Tarbha Tarbha (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 20°26′N83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40
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.gov.in

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 ^[update] 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

1. "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
2. "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)