Telasarai - Bangomunda, Balangir

Telasarai is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Sindhekela and around 56 km from Balangir. Sindhekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telasarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telasarai is 421412. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Telasarai

As per Census 2011, Telasarai village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 168 males and 163 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 179 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population331168163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)512625
Scheduled Castes (SC)19811
Literate Population17911960
Illiterate Population15249103

Nearby Villages of Telasarai

Telasarai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChadotaraSouth-West1.66 km
PutuparaNorth-West1.66 km
KutmaraSouth1.74 km
SindhekelaNorth-East1.79 km
TurukbhataSouth-East1.90 km
BhatasarEast2.31 km
BhanpurNorth-West2.61 km
PipalpadarSouth-East2.80 km
KandaraSouth-East2.85 km
SalebaratNorth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telasarai

Telasarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Telasarai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Telasarai 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 Telasarai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Telasarai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Telasarai

Where is Telasarai located?

Telasarai village is located in Bangomunda Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Telasarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Telasarai is Sindhekela.

What is the pincode of Telasarai?

The pincode of Telasarai is 767035.

What is the population of Telasarai?

Telasarai has a total population of 331, including 168 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Telasarai?

There are 81 households in Telasarai.

What is the literacy rate in Telasarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telasarai is 54.08%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 36.81%.