Talapada - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Talapada is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Talapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 395188. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 756139 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Dhamnagar 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 1,710 people, consisting of 892 males and 818 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,226 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,050 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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 Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Talapada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Talapada is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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