Talabaju - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Talabaju is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Singpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talabaju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talabaju is 422504. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

Talabaju 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 Talabaju

As per Census 2011, Talabaju village has a total population of 192 people, consisting of 101 males and 91 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 108 literate and 84 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population19210191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21156
Scheduled Castes (SC)21147
Literate Population1086543
Illiterate Population843648

Nearby Villages of Talabaju

Talabaju 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GabharasaNorth-West0.82 km
KutrupalaSouth-East1.21 km
RaksibhataNorth-East1.66 km
DhanpurNorth-East2.85 km
SarabedaNorth-East2.91 km
Panda PadarEast3.45 km
BenagudaSouth-West3.59 km
AnagulaNorth-East4.07 km
SingpurSouth-East4.30 km
BakbahalWest4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talabaju

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Talabaju. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talabaju is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talabaju

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Talabaju

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Talabaju

Where is Talabaju located?

Talabaju village is located in Madanpur Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talabaju?

The Gram Panchayat of Talabaju is Singpur.

What is the pincode of Talabaju?

The pincode of Talabaju is 766102.

What is the population of Talabaju?

Talabaju has a total population of 192, including 101 males and 91 females.

How many households are there in Talabaju?

There are 57 households in Talabaju.

What is the literacy rate in Talabaju?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talabaju is 56.25%. Male literacy is 64.36% and female literacy is 47.25%.