Tarbha

Tarbha
Town
Tarbha Location in Odisha, India Tarbha Tarbha (India)
Coordinates:20.43°N 83.40°E/20.43; 83.40
Country	India
State	Odisha
Region	Western Odisha
Division	Sonepur
District	Subarnapur(orSonepur)
Government
• Body	Notified Area Committee,Tarbha
•Chairman	Ms.Monika lal Agrawala
Elevation	130 m (430 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	8,334
Languages
• Official	Odia
• Local	Sambalpuri
Ethnicity
• Ethnic groups	Hindu,Muslim,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 aNotified Area CouncilinSubarnapur districtin theIndianstateofOdisha.

History

The nameTarbhaapparently came fromTera Bhaya(तेराह भेया), or13 brothers.In the Gauntia (ଗଁତିଆ) (The Village Head) system thirteen brothers were the Gauntia (Village Heads) of this small town. Later on this village was named Terabhaya and then modified to Tarbha (Official)/Tarabha/Tarva. The River Nibruti (ନିବୃତି) passes by one side of town, separating its two districts,BolangirandSonepur.Many residents participated in theIndian Freedom Movement.

Demography

As of 2012Indiacensus,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.

Economy

The town hosts a mixture of castes, with the majority working asgoldsmiths,brassmiths andweavers.The majority are either service holders or businessmen. Most businessmen here are eitherMarwarior Weavers.Meherconstitute the majority of Weavers people.

Amarket complexis organised every Sunday and adaily marketprovides the people with their daily food. The market is popularly known as Tarbha Hat.

Education

A.E.S. College providesscienceandartseducation. The most influential institute is the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, which is situated in the middle of town providing National Level studies to JNV-Entrance selected students. It provideseducationfrom 6th to 10th. Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir provides up to 10th. TwoHigh Schools(one each for boys and girls), one English Medium School, 8U.P. Schools.

Educational institutes

1. Colleges
   1. A.E.S. College, Tarbha (Provides +2 (Both Science and Arts) and +3 (Both Science and Arts))
2. Panchayat mahavidyalaya Charbhata
3. Charbhata Science college
   1. ANANYA CET., TARBHA, Nuapada, Tarbha (Provides DCA, PGDCA, ADCA, BCA, +2 SCIENCE COACHING, OS-CIT, KLIC COURSES)

1. Computer Educational Institute
   1. ITCT Computer Education Center,Tarbha

Provides PGDCA, ADCA, DCA, MS- OFFICE, TALLY, INTERNET (Under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) & OS-CIT, OS-CIT'A', OS-CIT'A+' & 200+ OCOC COURSES (Under Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur)

1. High Schools
   1. Govt. Boys High School, Tarbha (Hub for 6th to 10th Std. for Boy Scholars)
   2. Govt. Girls High School, Tarbha (Hub for 6th to 10th Std. for Girl Scholars)
   3. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tarbha (One of the Leading Schools in the Districts)
   4. Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Antarda, Tarbha (Provides Quality Education for 6th to 10th Std. Students)
   5. Shri Hari Vidyapeeth, Tarbha (Oriya medium residential school)

1. English Medium Schools
   1. Shri Hari Vidyaniketan, Tarbha
   2. Reem Jhim Pre-school, Tarbha

1. Upper Primary Schools
   1. Govt. U.P. School, Kumbharpara
   2. Block U.P. School, Hatpada
   3. Pournamasi U.P. School, Pournamasipara
   4. Govt. U.P. School, Nuapara
   5. Shiv Shankar U.P. School, Shiv Shankar Para
   6. Govt. Girl's U.P. School, Rathapara
   7. Garhbhitar Govt. U.P. School, Bandhpara

1. Special School
   1. Blind Deaf-Dumb school, main road (web site: bddstarbha.net63.net)

• 
  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• 
  AES College
• 
  Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir
• 
  Goodwill Public School

Citizen Services

• 
  Fire Station
• 
  Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium
• 
  Veterinary Hospital
• 
  Judicial Magistrate Office
• 
  Pump House and Office of Junior Engineer
• 
  Recycling Center
• 
  Cremation Yard

Culture

TheStatueof Lord Jagannath of Tarbha shot duringRath Yatra.

Tarbha is a sacred place forMuslims,however the majority areHindus.All festivals are celebrated in a grand way. The TarbhaRath Yatrais very important in the locality. Celebrants pull the chariot ofLord Jagannathfrom Rathapara to Durgamandap, a distance of nearly 1 km. The annual festival isNuakhai Parab,which is observed on the next day to Sri Ganesh Chaturthhi.

Tarbha hosts more than twenty temples.

The club culture (in which local youth voluntarily work for the people) that is disappearing from many villages is still powerful inTarbha.Friend's Recreational Cultural Center (FRCC, Durgamandap), Nabajyoti Club (Rathapara), Bapuji Club (Bandhapara), Geetha Pathagar (Malipara) contribute.

Food

Rice is the main component of the diet. Mudhi (Puffed Rice) and Snacks likeSamosa,Vada,are commonly consumed. Tarbha is also famous for its few type of snack calledChaka Pitha(made of rice and Potato with several spices) and Chaul Bara (RicePakoda). The recipe of Chaul Bara is spread to many places but Chaka Pitha is the uniqueness ofTarbhatill now.

Religion

Hinduism

Tarbha is a holy place for both Hindus and Muslims. People from all religions celebrate their festival peacefully. The major festivals being organized here areNuakhai,Ratha Yatra(Very famous in the locality),Durga Puja,Ganesh Puja,Vishwakarma Puja.

In the Shravan Month according to the Hindu Calendar, Many "Bolbam Bhaktas" come to the Lord Shiv Temple in order to fulfill their dreams.

Islam

Tarbha is one of the few places in India where Hindus and Muslims enjoys all festivals together irrespective of religion. All the people are in harmony with each other.

Fakir Baba

Fakir Baba,popularly known asTarbhawale Baba,came to Tarbha as apreacher.He was born to a Muslim family on 20 June 1831 inKandhar,the capital ofAfghanistan.His Islamic name was Aulade Ghause Azam Allajush Saha Sayad Abdul Sakkur Khan Rehmattullla Alleh. After coming to Tarbha the people called him Fakir Baba or Tarbhawale Baba. He was known for his charitable works. He died on 16 March 1984 10:05 PM at the age of 154. In his memory there is aDargah,named Ziarat Dargah in Tarbha. So Tarbha is also known as Tarbha Sharif. Every year Lakhs of Muslims come to Tarbha to receive his heavenly blessing.

Christianity

Since last few years, some of the citizens have joined the Christian community. Recently, a church is created at Oriya Pada as the number of followers of Christianity have been increasing.

Religious venues

1. Hindus
   1. Lord Jagannath Temple, Rathapada
   2. Lord Nilakantheswar Temple, Shiv Shankar Pada
   3. Lord Dhawaleswar Temple, Bandhpada
   4. Lord Nrusingha Temple, Telipada
   5. Lord Hanumaan Temple, Nuapada
   6. Nitai Gauranga Temple, Nuapada
   7. Shree Radha Krishna Temple, Daily Market
   8. Goddess Maa Bairasarani, Off NH 57, Near Namaste Gate, Tarbha
   9. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Meherpada
   10. Maa Pataneswari Temple, Rathapada
   11. Balunkeswar Temple, Malipada
   12. Shitla Mata Mandir
2. Muslims
   1. Mosqueand Zariat Dargah, Hatpada