Talpadar - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Talpadar is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rengalipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talpadar is 424142. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Talpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Talpadar village had a total population of 1,956 people, including 985 males and 971 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.30%, with male literacy at 71.78% and female literacy at 40.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 896.

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

Nearby Villages of Talpadar

Talpadar 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 Talpadar

Talpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Talpadar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talpadar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talpadar

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

Health Facilities in Talpadar

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

FAQs about Talpadar