Coordinates: 20°26′N 83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40

Tarbha

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Tarbha
Town
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CountryFile:Flag of India.svg 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

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

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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.

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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)