Where is Taran village located?
Taran is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Taran Village
Taran is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222136, the Census 2011 record lists 10,739 people in 2,165 households and the reported area is 549 hectares. The local references include Taran Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 18 km.
Village Code222136
Population10,739
Households2,165
Area549 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Taran
- Census Village Code
- 222136
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jokihat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- CD Block
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat
- Taran
- Households
- 2,165
- Population
- 10,739
- Male Population
- 5,757
- Female Population
- 4,982
- Sex Ratio
- 865.38
- Area
- 549 hectares
- Area
- 5.49 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Taran at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 10,739 people, 549 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Taran, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Taran falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222136.
- The record lists 10,739 people living in 2,165 households.
- The reported village area is 549 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,956.1 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.96 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.47%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share49%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Taran in the official administrative record. Census village code 222136, Taran Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- Village Census Code
- 222136
- CD Block Code
- 0108
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Taran
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Taran, about 18 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jokihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 549 hectares
- Area
- 5.49 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 10,739 people in 2,165 households, with 5,757 male residents and 4,982 female residents. The average household size is 4.96, and SC share is 0.47% and ST share is 0% for Taran. Population density works out to about 1,956.1 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,165
- Total Population
- 10,739
- Male Population
- 5,757
- Female Population
- 4,982
- Sex Ratio
- 865.38
- Average Household Size
- 4.96
- SC Population
- 51
- SC Male Population
- 25
- SC Female Population
- 26
- SC Population Share
- 0.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Taran list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Taran include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Taran include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Taran include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Taran is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Taran show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 510 hectares and irrigated land is 250 hectares (49% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.5
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 510.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 260 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 250.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Taran
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Taran | Taran, P. O. Duba Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Gerki | Gerki Gerki, Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Taran village in?
Taran village is in Araria district.
Which state is Taran village in?
Taran village is in Bihar.
Which block is Taran under?
Taran comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Taran?
The Census village code of Taran is 222136.
Which Gram Panchayat is Taran under?
Taran is listed under Taran Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Taran village?
The village record lists 10,739 people and 2,165 households for Taran.
How many households are in Taran village?
The village record lists 2,165 households for Taran.
What is the male and female population of Taran?
The record lists 5,757 male residents and 4,982 female residents for Taran.
What is the sex ratio of Taran village?
The sex ratio of Taran is 865.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Taran village?
The reported geographical area of Taran is 549 hectares.
What is the population density of Taran village?
The approximate population density of Taran is 1,956.1 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Taran?
The nearest town listed for Taran is Araria, about 18 km away.
How far is Taran from the district headquarters?
Taran is about 18 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Taran from the sub-district headquarters?
Taran is about 18 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Taran?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Taran.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Taran?
For Taran, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 510 hectares and irrigated land is 250 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Taran?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Taran. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.