Tarlakota - Palasa, Srikakulam

Tarlakota is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tharlakota serves as the Grama Panchayat for Tarlakota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarlakota is 580259. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tarlakota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tarlakota

According to the 2011 Census, Tarlakota village had a total population of 1,642 people, including 821 males and 821 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.66%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 55.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 842.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tarlakota

Tarlakota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Tarlakota

Tarlakota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 156.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Tarlakota is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Tarlakota is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarlakota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tarlakota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Tarlakota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tarlakota village are given below:

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