Talagam - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Talagam is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Talagam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talagam is 581000. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Talagam

According to the 2011 Census, Talagam village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 869 males and 931 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.78%, with male literacy at 76.70% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Talagam

Talagam 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 Talagam

Talagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naupada Jn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Talagam is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Talagam is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talagam

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

Health Facilities in Talagam

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

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