Tangarapada - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Tangarapada is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mathakargola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangarapada is 402354. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tangarapada

As per Census 2011, Tangarapada village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 350 males and 315 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 310 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangarapada

Tangarapada 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 Tangarapada

Tangarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Tangarapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Tangarapada is about 53 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 Tangarapada

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

Health Facilities in Tangarapada

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

FAQs about Tangarapada