Tala - Pithora, Mahasamund

Tala is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Jabalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tala is 446408. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.68 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tala

As per Census 2011, Tala village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 346 males and 345 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 450 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tala

Tala 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 Tala

Tala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Tala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Tala is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tala

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

Health Facilities in Tala

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

FAQs about Tala