Totapara - Jaleswar, Balasore

Totapara is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Raibania and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Khudiamajhisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Totapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Totapara is 391378. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Totapara 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 Totapara

According to the 2011 Census, Totapara village had a total population of 746 people, including 402 males and 344 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.81%, with male literacy at 70.61% and female literacy at 45.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Totapara

Totapara 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 Totapara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Totapara. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Totapara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Totapara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Totapara

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

Health Facilities in Totapara

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

FAQs about Totapara