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

As per Census 2011, Tholanda village has a total population of 1,446 people, consisting of 729 males and 717 females. The village has 286 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,150 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 479 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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