Tapanga

Tapanga is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Laxmipur is the gram panchayat of Tapanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Tapanga unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Tapanga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tapanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tapanga is 414791. The village spans a total geographical area of 623 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Tapanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tapanga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tapanga

Population of Tapanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tapanga has a total population of about 479, with approximately 234 males and 245 females. The sex ratio is around 1047 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 478. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.95%, with male literacy at about 42.74% and female literacy near 31.43%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tapanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tapanga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tapanga. As per the 2011 stats, Tapanga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tapanga

Knowing the nearby villages of Tapanga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tapanga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tapanga