Talagaon - Harabhanga, Boudh

Talagaon is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Harbhanga and around 80 km from Baudh. Talagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talagaon is 418820. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 762012 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Talagaon 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 Talagaon

As per Census 2011, Talagaon village has a total population of 588 people, consisting of 288 males and 300 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population588288300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803347
Scheduled Castes (SC)1818794
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653035
Literate Population404227177
Illiterate Population18461123

Nearby Villages of Talagaon

Talagaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KiramaskaSouth-West1.11 km
SanagundurisahiSouth1.30 km
DalaksahiNorth1.62 km
BadakoiNorth-West1.76 km
BaramundaNorth-East2.17 km
KantisarSouth-West2.50 km
RamandaSouth-West3.37 km
GandisarNorth4.25 km
LundurjhuriNorth4.26 km
SanakhajuriWest4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talagaon

Talagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Talagaon is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Talagaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Talagaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Talagaon

Where is Talagaon located?

Talagaon village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talagaon?

Talagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Talagaon?

The pincode of Talagaon is 762012.

What is the population of Talagaon?

Talagaon has a total population of 588, including 288 males and 300 females.

How many households are there in Talagaon?

There are 150 households in Talagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Talagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talagaon is 68.71%. Male literacy is 78.82% and female literacy is 59.00%.