Tikrapada - Kantabanji, Balangir

Tikrapada is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Turekela and around 126 km from Balangir. Kandei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikrapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikrapada is 420890. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Tikrapada 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 Tikrapada

According to the 2011 Census, Tikrapada village had a total population of 953 people, including 458 males and 495 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.89%, with male literacy at 45.52% and female literacy at 20.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikrapada

Tikrapada 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 Tikrapada

Tikrapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Tikrapada is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tikrapada is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikrapada

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

Health Facilities in Tikrapada

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

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