Talanga - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Talanga is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gadabishunupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talanga is 397436. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Talanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Talanga

As per Census 2011, Talanga village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 382 males and 355 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talanga

Talanga 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 Talanga

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Talanga. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Talanga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Talanga 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 Talanga

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

Health Facilities in Talanga

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

FAQs about Talanga