Tarbha

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Tarbha
Town
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Tarbha
Location in Odisha, India
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Tarbha
Tarbha (India)
Coordinates: 20°26′N83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40
CountryFlag of India.svg 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 code916654
Vehicle registration OD 31 (previously OR 31)
Nearest city Balangir (20km)
Sex ratio 1000:974 /
Literacy74%
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 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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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)