Thokara - Chandbali, Bhadrak

Thokara is a village situated in the Chandbali tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Chandabali and around 55 km from Bhadrak. Ghatapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thokara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thokara is 395384. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 756133 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Thokara

According to the 2011 Census, Thokara village had a total population of 442 people, including 238 males and 204 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.42%, with male literacy at 97.25% and female literacy at 86.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Thokara

Thokara 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 Thokara

Thokara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Thokara is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Thokara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thokara

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

Health Facilities in Thokara

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

FAQs about Thokara