Talapada - Simulia, Balasore

Talapada is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Similia and around 74 km from Baleshwar. Kanchapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 394269. The village covers a total geographical area of 32 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talapada

As per Census 2011, Talapada village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 107 males and 117 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 39 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Talapada

Talapada 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 Talapada

Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Talapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Talapada is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:

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:

FAQs about Talapada