Terekela - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Terekela is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 100 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 100 km from Bhawanipatna. Pourkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Terekela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terekela is 422401. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Terekela

According to the 2011 Census, Terekela village had a total population of 196 people, including 94 males and 102 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 65.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Terekela

Terekela 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 Terekela

Terekela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Terekela is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Terekela is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Terekela

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

Health Facilities in Terekela

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

FAQs about Terekela