Tepasa

Tepasa is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 58km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Palna is the gram panchayat of Tepasa village.

Here you can discover what makes Tepasa unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Tepasa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tepasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tepasa is 423617. The village spans a total geographical area of 241 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Tepasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tepasa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tepasa

Population of Tepasa

According to the 2011 Census, Tepasa has a total population of about 856, with approximately 432 males and 424 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 107 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 173. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.99%, with male literacy at about 66.44% and female literacy near 37.26%. There are around 216 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tepasa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tepasa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tepasa. As per the 2011 stats, Tepasa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tepasa

Knowing the nearby villages of Tepasa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tepasa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tepasa