Talapada - Remuna, Balasore
Talapada is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 37 km from Baleshwar. Jamkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talapada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 392878. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 756002 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Talapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Talapada
According to the 2011 Census, Talapada village had a total population of 4,072 people, including 2,061 males and 2,011 females, living in 875 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.54%, with male literacy at 74.08% and female literacy at 60.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,629, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,072 | 2,061 | 2,011 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 579 | 294 | 285 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,629 | 1,344 | 1,285 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 2,359 | 1,309 | 1,050 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,713 | 752 | 961 |
Nearby Villages of Talapada
Talapada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Talapada
Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Talapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Talapada is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talapada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talapada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Talapada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talapada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Talapada
Where is Talapada located?
Talapada village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Talapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Talapada is Jamkunda.
What is the pincode of Talapada?
The pincode of Talapada is 756002.
What is the population of Talapada?
Talapada had a total population of 4,072, including 2,061 males and 2,011 females.
How many households are there in Talapada?
Talapada had 875 households.
What is the literacy rate in Talapada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talapada was 67.54%. Male literacy was 74.08% and female literacy was 60.83%.