Tapanga - Rayagada, Gajapati

Tapanga is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tapanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tapanga is 414791. The village covers a total geographical area of 623 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Tapanga 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 Tapanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tapanga village had a total population of 479 people, including 234 males and 245 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.15%, with male literacy at 53.48% and female literacy at 37.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Tapanga

Tapanga 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 Tapanga

Tapanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tapanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tapanga is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tapanga

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

Health Facilities in Tapanga

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

FAQs about Tapanga