Talpadar - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Talpadar is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Dasigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talpadar is 423846. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 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 Junagarh 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 776 people, including 382 males and 394 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.25%, with male literacy at 68.33% and female literacy at 38.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Talpadar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talpadar is about 50 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 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