Taramala - Mohana, Gajapati

Taramala is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taramala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taramala is 413861. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Taramala

According to the 2011 Census, Taramala village had a total population of 314 people, including 163 males and 151 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.55%, with male literacy at 56.06% and female literacy at 20.77%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Taramala

Taramala 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 Taramala

Taramala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Taramala is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Taramala is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taramala

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

Health Facilities in Taramala

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

FAQs about Taramala