Tholanda - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Tholanda is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Alladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tholanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tholanda is 410529. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tholanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tholanda village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 729 males and 717 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.70%, with male literacy at 93.90% and female literacy at 85.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Tholanda

Tholanda 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 Tholanda

Tholanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Tholanda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Tholanda is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tholanda

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

Health Facilities in Tholanda

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

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