Tarbha

Tarbha
town
Tarbha Location in Odisha, India
Coordinates: 20°26′N 83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40Coordinates: 20°26′N 83°24′E / 20.43°N 83.40°E / 20.43; 83.40
Country	India
State	Odisha
Region	Western Odisha
Division	Sonepur
District	Sonepur (or Subarnapur)
Notified Area Committee	undefined
Government
• Body	Notified Area Committee, Tarbha
• Chairman	Sailendra Kumar Sahu
Elevation	130 m (430 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	12,886
Languages
• Official	Oriya
• Regional	Sambalpuri
Ethnicity
• Ethnic groups	Hindu, Muslim, Sindhi, Marwari
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	767016
Telephone code	916654
Vehicle registration	OR 31
Nearest city	Balangir
Sex ratio	1000:940 ♂/♀
Literacy	68%
Civic agency	Notified Area Committee, Tarbha

Tarbha (also known as Tarabha Oriya: ତରଭା, sometimes called "Ulta Bharat" (ଓଲଟା ଭାରତ) or Opposite India) is a Notified Area Committee in Sonepur district in the Indian state of Odisha.

History

The name Tarbha apparently came from Tera Bhaya (तेराह भेया), or 13 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, Bolangir and Sonepur. Many residents participated in the Indian Freedom Movement.

Demography

As of 2012 India census,^[1] 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 (Firstly founded By Mr. Nathumal Agrawal, Chairman of Tarbha at that time).

Economy

The town hosts a mixture of castes, with the majority working as goldsmiths, brassmiths and weavers. The majority are either service holders or businessmen. Most businessmen here are either Marwari or Weavers. Meher constitute the majority of Weavers people. Khatri Meher, Satyanand Meher and some other popular Meher were leaders in the metalsmith sector. Shib Shankar Agrawal, Mahadeo Lal Agrawal (Madhu Sau), Madhu Meher, Kalakanu Agrawal, Birabara Sahu, Raju Agrawal, are the most notable businessmen in the town.

A market complex is organised every Sunday and a daily market provides the people with their daily food. The market is popularly known as Tarbha Hat.

Education

A.E.S. College provides science and arts education. 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 provides education from 6th to 10th. Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir provides up to 10th. Two High Schools (one each for boys and girls), one English Medium School, 8 U.P. Schools. Scholars such as Ramesh Patri, Haribandhu Panigrahi, Surya Narayana Mahana, Sachidananda Rout, Jagannath Nayak taught in the fields of literature, history and mathematics. Dr. Kirti Chandra Sahu, obtained PhD degree in Fluid Mechanics (Aerospace Engineering) and became a professor/scientist at Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad was born in the town. He has received several nation awards, including prestigious young scientist award from Indian National Academy of Sciences, and National Academy of Sciences India, and also young associates of Indian Academy of Sciences.^[2]

AES College, Tarbha, the only College of the town providing education for the total locality

Educational institutes

1. Colleges
   1. A.E.S. College, Tarbha (Provides +2 (Both Science and Arts) and +3 (Only Arts))
   2. National Institute of Computer Education (NICE), Nuapada, Tarbha (Provides DCA, PGDCA, ADCA, BCA)
2. 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)

1. English Medium Schools
   1. Shri Hari Vidyaniketan, 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: www.bddstarbha.net63.net)

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The Statue of Lord Jagannath of Tarbha shot during Rath Yatra.

The Fakir Baba popularly known as Tarbhawale Baba who introduced Muslim Religion in Tarbha.

Culture

Tarbha is a sacred place for Muslims, however the majority are Hindus. All festivals were celebrated in a grand way. The Tarbha Rath Yatra is very important in this locality. Celebrants pull the chariot of Sri Jagannath from Rathapara to Durgamandap. The annual festival is Nuakhai Parab, which is observed on the next day to Sri Ganesh chturthhi.

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 in Tarbha. 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 like Samosa, Vada, are commonly consumed. Tarbha people is also famous for its few type of snack called Chaka Pitha (made of rice and Potato with several spices) and Chaul Bara (Rice Pakoda). The recipe of Chaul Bara is spread to many places but Chaka Pitha is the uniqueness of Tarbha till now.

Religion

Hinduism

Tarbha is a holy place for both Hindus and Muslims. Every people is celebrates their festival in peace. The major festivals being organized here are Nuakhai, 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 as Tarbhawale Baba, came to Tarbha as a preacher. He was born to a Muslim family on 20 June 1831 in Kandhar, the capital of Afghanistan. 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 a Dargah, 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

Religious venues

1. Hindus
   1. Lord Jagannath Temple, Rathapara
   2. Lord Shiva Temple, Shiv Shankarpara
   3. Lord Shiva Temple, Bandhapara
   4. Lord Nrusingha Temple, Telipara
   5. Lord Hanumaan Temple, Nuapara
   6. Nitai Gauranga Temple, Nuapara
   7. Shree Bhagbat Temple, Daily Market
   8. Goddess Maa Bairasarani,Off NH 57,Near Namaste Gate.Tarbha
   9. Laxmi Narayan Temple, Meher Para
   10. Maa Patameswari Temple, Rathapara
   11. Balunkeswar Temple,Malipara
2. Muslims
   1. Mosque and Zariat Dargah, Hatpada

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