Thataraj Colony - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Thataraj Colony is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Ramagiri and around 53 km from Paralakhemundi. Ramagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thataraj Colony village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thataraj Colony is 415013. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Thataraj Colony 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 Thataraj Colony

As per Census 2011, Thataraj Colony village has a total population of 1,192 people, consisting of 597 males and 595 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 931 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 968 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thataraj Colony are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,192597595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1324884
Scheduled Castes (SC)14104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)968478490
Literate Population931513418
Illiterate Population26184177

Nearby Villages of Thataraj Colony

Thataraj Colony 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)
GudisahiWest1.59 km
LaradaNorth1.93 km
RamagiriNorth-East2.11 km
AnamundiSouth2.34 km
BhaliasahiNorth-West2.39 km
SubaladaSouth-West2.68 km
AlamaSouth2.89 km
DholakataWest3.12 km
Sindhiba(kha)North-West3.24 km
Fuka(phoka)South-West3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thataraj Colony

Thataraj Colony is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.4 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 Parlakhemundi to Thataraj Colony is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Thataraj Colony 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 Thataraj Colony

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thataraj Colony

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thataraj Colony

Where is Thataraj Colony located?

Thataraj Colony village is located in R.Udayagiri Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thataraj Colony?

The Gram Panchayat of Thataraj Colony is Ramagiri.

What is the pincode of Thataraj Colony?

The pincode of Thataraj Colony is 761016.

What is the population of Thataraj Colony?

Thataraj Colony has a total population of 1,192, including 597 males and 595 females.

How many households are there in Thataraj Colony?

There are 177 households in Thataraj Colony.

What is the literacy rate in Thataraj Colony?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thataraj Colony is 78.10%. Male literacy is 85.93% and female literacy is 70.25%.