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

As per Census 2011, Taramala village has a total population of 314 people, consisting of 163 males and 151 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population314163151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)290149141
Literate Population1017427
Illiterate Population21389124

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandiputSouth1.00 km
JodipatharaWest1.33 km
PathargadaNorth-East1.63 km
GuburigudaSouth-East1.69 km
MahakupaNorth1.71 km
LandagudaWest1.87 km
PratappurNorth-West1.97 km
KapuripataSouth2.08 km
KharidhepaWest2.09 km
BhimapurNorth-West2.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Taramala

Where is Taramala located?

Taramala village is located in Mohana Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taramala?

The Gram Panchayat of Taramala is Chandiput.

What is the pincode of Taramala?

The pincode of Taramala is 761217.

What is the population of Taramala?

Taramala has a total population of 314, including 163 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Taramala?

There are 56 households in Taramala.

What is the literacy rate in Taramala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taramala is 32.17%. Male literacy is 45.40% and female literacy is 17.88%.