Takud - Harabhanga, Boudh

Takud is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Baudh Sadar and around 39 km from Baudh. Tileswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takud is 418510. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 762014 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Takud

According to the 2011 Census, Takud village had a total population of 586 people, including 291 males and 295 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 89.96% and female literacy at 72.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Takud

Takud 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 Takud

Takud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Takud is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Takud is about 39 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 Takud

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

Health Facilities in Takud

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

FAQs about Takud