Talapada Village - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Talapada is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chasa Nimakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 412803. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 761007 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Talapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talapada

As per Census 2011, Talapada village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 145 males and 158 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,089 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 293 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Talapada

Talapada 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 Talapada

Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Talapada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Talapada is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talapada

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

Health Facilities in Talapada

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

FAQs about Talapada