Thakurgarh - Athmallik, Angul

Thakurgarh is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Thakurgarh and around 59 km from Anugul . Thakuragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurgarh is 405049. The village covers a total geographical area of 506 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Thakurgarh

As per Census 2011, Thakurgarh village has a total population of 2,412 people, consisting of 1,220 males and 1,192 females. The village has 533 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,745 literate and 667 illiterate residents. Additionally, 355 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 433 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakurgarh

Thakurgarh 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 Thakurgarh

Thakurgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Thakurgarh is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Thakurgarh is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakurgarh

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

Health Facilities in Thakurgarh

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

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