Talajaring - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Talajaring is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Taljaring serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talajaring village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talajaring is 423760. The village covers a total geographical area of 385 hectares and falls under the 766003 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Talajaring

As per Census 2011, Talajaring village has a total population of 566 people, consisting of 307 males and 259 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talajaring

Talajaring 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 Talajaring

Talajaring 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Talajaring is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talajaring is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talajaring

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

Health Facilities in Talajaring

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

FAQs about Talajaring