Talaputu - Asika, Ganjam
Talaputu is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Jaga Mohan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talaputu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Talaputu is 411228. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Talaputu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sanakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Talaputu
Talaputu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Putu | South-West | 1.10 km |
| Nandighara | South | 1.10 km |
| Bhumidhimirapalli | North-East | 1.64 km |
| Nandigharpaitari | West | 1.78 km |
| Sahaspur | East | 1.99 km |
| Jahada | North-West | 2.12 km |
| Khamarapaitari | South-West | 2.13 km |
| Mahulapalli | North | 2.33 km |
| Kharigudapanchusinghpur | North | 2.50 km |
| Jharapari | North-East | 2.60 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Talaputu
Public transport in the Talaputu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Talaputu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Talaputu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Talaputu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Talaputu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Talaputu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Talaputu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Talaputu
Where is Talaputu located?
Talaputu village is located in Asika Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Talaputu?
The Gram Panchayat of Talaputu is Jaga Mohan.
What is the pincode of Talaputu?
The pincode of Talaputu is 761110.