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.

Tarbha
Town
Tarbha is located in Odisha
Tarbha
Tarbha
Location in Odisha, India
Tarbha is located in India
Tarbha
Tarbha
Tarbha (India)
Coordinates: 20°26′N 83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40
Country India
StateOdisha
RegionWestern Odisha
DivisionSonepur
DistrictSubarnapur (or Sonepur)
Government
  BodyNotified Area Committee, Tarbha
  ChairmanMs.Monika lal Agrawala
Elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total
8,334
Languages
  OfficialOdia
  LocalSambalpuri
Ethnicity
  Ethnic groupsSindhi, Marwari
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
767016
Telephone code916654
Vehicle registrationOD 31 (previously OR 31)
Nearest cityBalangir (20km)
Sex ratio1000:974 /
Literacy74%
Civic agencyNotified Area Committee, Tarbha
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Demography

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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

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  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)