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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Tarbha
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Odisha]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of regions of India|Region]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Western Odisha]]
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Sonepur, Odisha|Sonepur]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Subarnapur district|Subarnapur]] (or [[Subarnapur district|Sonepur]])
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| governing_body = [[Notified area committee|Notified Area Committee]], Tarbha
| leader_title = [[Chairman]]
| leader_name = Ms.Monika lal Agrawala
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| elevation_m = 130
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| demographics1_info2 = [[Kosli language|Sambalpuri]]
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| registration_plate = OD 31 (previously OR 31)
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'''Tarbha''' (also known as Tarabha, sometimes called "Ulta Bharat" or Opposite India) is a [[Nagar Panchayat (Notified Area Council)|Notified Area Council]] in [[Sonepur district]] in the [[wiktionary:Indian|Indian]] [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Odisha]].
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== 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 district|Bolangir]] and [[Sonepur district|Sonepur]]. Many residents participated in the [[Indian Freedom Movement]].

== Demography ==
{{As of|2012}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> 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 as [[goldsmith]]s, brassmiths and [[Weaver (occupation)|weavers]]. The majority are either service holders or businessmen. Most businessmen here are either [[Marwaris|Marwari]] or Weavers. [[Gangadhar Meher|Meher]] constitute the majority of Weavers people.

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

== Education ==
[[File:AES College Tarbha.jpg|thumb|AES College, Tarbha]]
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 [[School#India|U.P. Schools]].

===Educational institutes ===
# Colleges
## A.E.S. College, Tarbha (Provides +2 (Both Science and Arts) and +3 (Only Arts))
## ANANYA CET., TARBHA, Nuapada, Tarbha (Provides DCA, PGDCA, ADCA, BCA, +2 SCIENCE COACHING, OSCIT, KLIC COURSES)
#High Schools
## Govt. Boys High School, Tarbha (Hub for 6th to 10th Std. for Boy Scholars)
## Govt. Girls High School, Tarbha (Hub for 6th to 10th Std. for Girl Scholars)
## Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tarbha (One of the Leading Schools in the Districts)
## Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Antarda, Tarbha (Provides Quality Education for 6th to 10th Std. Students)
## Shri Hari Vidyapeeth, Tarbha (Oriya medium residential school)

#English Medium Schools
## Shri Hari Vidyaniketan, Tarbha
## Reem Jhim Pre-school, Tarbha

#Upper Primary Schools
## Govt. U.P. School, Kumbharpara
## Block U.P. School, Hatpada
## Pournamasi U.P. School, Pournamasipara
## Govt. U.P. School, Nuapara
## Shiv Shankar U.P. School, Shiv Shankar Para
## Govt. Girl's U.P. School, Rathapara
## Garhbhitar Govt. U.P. School, Bandhpara

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

== Culture ==
[[File:Lord Jagannath of Tarbha.jpg|thumb|220px|The [[Statue]] of Lord Jagannath of Tarbha shot during [[Rath Yatra]].]]
Tarbha is a sacred place for [[Muslim]]s, however the majority are [[Hindu]]s. All festivals are celebrated in a grand way. The Tarbha [[Ratha-Yatra|Rath Yatra]] is very important in the locality. Celebrants pull the chariot of [[Jagannath|Lord Jagannath]] from Rathapara to Durgamandap, a distance of nearly 1 km. The annual festival is ''[[Nuakhai|Nuakhai 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 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 (food)|Vada]], are commonly consumed. Tarbha 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. People from all religions celebrate their festival peacefully. The major festivals being organized here are [[Nuakhai]], [[Ratha Yatra]] (Very famous in the locality), [[Durga Puja]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi|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 ===
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 ===
# [[Hindus]]
##Lord Jagannath Temple, Rathapada
##Lord Nilakantheswar Temple, Shiv Shankar Pada
##Lord Dhawaleswar Temple, Bandhpada
##Lord Nrusingha Temple, Telipada
##Lord Hanumaan Temple, Nuapada
##Nitai Gauranga Temple, Nuapada
##Shree Radha Krishna Temple, Daily Market
## Goddess Maa Bairasarani, Off NH 57, Near Namaste Gate, Tarbha
##Laxmi Narayan Temple, Meherpada
##Maa Pataneswari Temple, Rathapada
##Balunkeswar Temple, Malipada
# [[Muslims]]
##[[Mosque]] and Zariat Dargah, Hatpada

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Subarnapur district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Subarnapur district]]

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