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

As per Census 2011, Totapara village has a total population of 746 people, consisting of 402 males and 344 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population746402344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)885533
Scheduled Castes (SC)250126124
Literate Population387245142
Illiterate Population359157202

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KuanrpurNorth-East1.37 km
GaradpurEast1.47 km
KhudiamajhisahiSouth-West1.77 km
LalitapurEast1.80 km
MunutuniaSouth1.97 km
MankiriaNorth2.20 km
BeherasahiSouth2.52 km
PantuniaEast2.78 km
BrahmapurNorth3.15 km
BeldangriNorth3.17 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Totapara

Where is Totapara located?

Totapara village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Totapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Totapara is Khudiamajhisahi.

What is the pincode of Totapara?

The pincode of Totapara is 756033.

What is the population of Totapara?

Totapara has a total population of 746, including 402 males and 344 females.

How many households are there in Totapara?

There are 202 households in Totapara.

What is the literacy rate in Totapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Totapara is 51.88%. Male literacy is 60.95% and female literacy is 41.28%.