Tilapata - Jaleswar, Balasore

Tilapata is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Jaleswar and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Nampo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilapata is 391490. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 756034 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tilapata

According to the 2011 Census, Tilapata village had a total population of 441 people, including 235 males and 206 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 75.12% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilapata

Tilapata 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 Tilapata

Tilapata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Tilapata is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tilapata is about 60 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 Tilapata

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

Health Facilities in Tilapata

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

FAQs about Tilapata