Talamala - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Talamala is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talamala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talamala is 423707. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Talamala 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 Talamala

According to the 2011 Census, Talamala village had a total population of 2,726 people, including 1,318 males and 1,408 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.55%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 44.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Talamala

Talamala 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 Talamala

Talamala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Talamala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talamala is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talamala

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

Health Facilities in Talamala

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

FAQs about Talamala