Tarkabeda - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Tarkabeda is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Balimi and around 51 km from Dhenkanal. Kantamila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarkabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkabeda is 403005. The village covers a total geographical area of 766 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tarkabeda

As per Census 2011, Tarkabeda village has a total population of 1,073 people, consisting of 578 males and 495 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarkabeda

Tarkabeda 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 Tarkabeda

Public transport in the Tarkabeda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Tarkabeda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Tarkabeda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarkabeda

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

Health Facilities in Tarkabeda

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

FAQs about Tarkabeda