Tilikara - Nuagad, Gajapati

Tilikara is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from R.udaygiri and around 101 km from Paralakhemundi. Anuguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilikara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilikara is 413986. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Tilikara 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 Tilikara

According to the 2011 Census, Tilikara village had a total population of 292 people, including 131 males and 161 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,229 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.49%, with male literacy at 60.20% and female literacy at 11.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 292.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilikara

Tilikara 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 Tilikara

Tilikara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Tilikara is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tilikara is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilikara

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

Health Facilities in Tilikara

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

FAQs about Tilikara