Tarbha

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Tarbha Location of Tarbha in Orissa
Coordinates	20°26′N 83°24′E
[[Divisions of Orissa|Division]]	Sonepur
District(s)	Sonepur (or Subarnapur)
Nearest city	Balangir
Chairman	Sailendra Kumar Meher
Civic agency	Notified Area Committee, Tarbha
Notified Area Committee
Population	10,023 (2011)
Sex ratio	1000:940 ♂/♀
Official languages	Oriya
Regional languages	Sambalpuri
Ethnic groups	Hindu, Muslim, Sindhi, Marwari
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 130 metres (430 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 767016 • Telephone • +916654 • Vehicle • OR 31
Portal: Orissa

Tarbha (also known as Tarabha Oriya: ତରଭା, sometimes called 'Ulta Bharat (ଓଲଟା ଭାରତ) or Opposite India) is an NAC in Sonepur district in the Indian state of Orissa.

History

People believe that the name Tarbha came from Tera Bhaya (तेराह भेया), which means 13 brothers. In the Gauntia (ଗଁତିଆ) (The Village Head) system there were thirteen brothers who were the Gauntia (Village Head) of this small town. Because of this Later on this village was named as Terabhaya and then modified to Tarbha (Official)/Tarabha/Tarva. The River Nibruti (ନିବୃତି) is flowing at one side of the town separating the two districts, Bolangir and Sonepur. Tarbha had many brave dwellers who had a great role in the Indian Freedom Movement. Some of those great names are Natabara Sarangi, Ramesh Patri.

Demography

As of 2001 India census, Tarbha had a population of 7993. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. 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%. In Tarbha, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Tarbha is a Block, Police Station, Tahashil, Panchayat, N.A.C. (Firstly founded By Mr. Nathumal Agrawal, Chairman of Tarbha at that time) and is a heaven for businessmen.

Economy

This small town has a mixture of different types people, having majority of population are Goldsmith, Brassmith and Weavers. Majority of the people here are either service holders or businessmen. Most businessmen here are either Marwari or Weavers. The town is known for its Silver, Gold and Brass works. Meher (who constitutes the majority of Weavers) people have a measure role to develop the economy growth of Tarbha, because the main economy growth of tarbha is mainly for the Gold and Silver Business. Khatri Meher, Satyanand Meher and some other popular Meher were the Gold and Sliver market ladder before many eras. Mahadeo Lal Agrawal (Madhu Sau), Madhu Meher, Kalakanu Agrawal, Birabara Sahu, Raju Agrawal are the famous businessmen, of Tarbha.

A Market Complex has been developed to facilitate the locality. The Market is organised every Sunday, and there's also a Daily Market, which provides the people with their daily need vegetables. The Market of Tarbha (Popularly known as Tarbha Hat (ତରଭା ହାଟ)) is famous in the Western Orissa.

Education

Tarbha is really a very good place for study. The town has a College named, A.E.S. College, Tarbha (Provides +2 (Both Science and Arts) and +3 (Only Arts)). The most influencing Institute is the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tarbha which is situated in the middle of the town providing National Level studies to the JNV-Entrance selected students (Provides Education from 6th to 10th Standard Students). The next is Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Tarbha (Founded By Mr. Anand Prakash Agrawal) (Providing up to 10th Standard). Besides these there are two High Schools (One for Boys and Other for Girls), One English Medium School, 8 U.P. Schools. Scholars like Ramesh Patri, Haribandhu Panigrahi, Surya Narayana Mahana, Sachidananda Rout, Jagannath Nayak contributed their knowledge to people of Tarbha in the field of Literature, History, Mathematics.

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

Name of the Educational Institutes in Tarbha

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)
3. 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. U.P. School, Shiv Shankar Para
   6. Govt. U.P. School, Rathapara
   7. U.P. School, Bandhpara

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 Majority of population here are Hindus. All festivals were celebrated in a grand way. The Tarbha Rath Yatra is very famous in this locality. People of this small town are very crazy to pull the chariot of Sri Jagannath from Rathapara to Durgamandap.Here the annual festival is Nuakhai Parab, which is observed on the next day to Sri Ganesh chturthhi. Tarbha has a rich culture. There are more than twenty temples in the small sacred town. Tarbha is also famous for its one type of snack called Chaka Pithha.

Devotional

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 Calender, Many "Bolbam Bhaktas" come to the Lord Shiv Temple in order to fulfill their dreams.

Islam

In Tarbha Village a Holy Mohmeddans Saints. Tarbha is perhaps one of the few places in India where Hindus and Muslims have never fought between each other. Every one enjoys all festivals being organized there.

Fakir Baba

Fakir Baba, papularly known as Tarbhawale Baba who came to Tarbha as a preacher. He was born to a muslim family on 20 June 1831 in Kandhar, the Capital of Afganistan. When did he come to Tarbha, no one has the knowledge. His Islamic Name was Aulade Ghause Azam Allajush Saha Sayad Abdul Sakkur Khan Rehmattullla Alleh. But after coming to Tarbha the people of Tarbha used to call him Fakir Baba or Tarbhawale Baba. He was a very good person. He used to help the Needy people. People tells that on his face on type of Godgiven Power (Noor or Chamak) and his blessings were like the blessings from the God. He died on 16 March 1984 10:05 PM at the age of 154. In his memory to commomorate him there is a Dargah in Tarbha. So Tarbha is also known as Tarbha Sharif. Though he is not present between the people of Tarbha, but he is in the heart of every people. Every year Lakhs of islamic devotees come to Tarbha to get the heavenly blessing of Fakir Baba. In his life of 154 year he has done everything for the goodwill of the people.

List of Religious Venus in Tarbha

1. Hindus
   1. Lord Jagannath Temple, Rathapara
   2. Lord Shiva Temple, Shiv Shankarpara
   3. Lord Hanumaan Temple, Nuapara
   4. Nitai Gauranga Temple, Nuapara
   5. Shree Bhagbat Temple, Daily Market
2. Muslims
   1. Mosque (or Dargah), Hatpada