Talkuna - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Talkuna is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talkuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talkuna is 422412. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Talkuna 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 Talkuna

According to the 2011 Census, Talkuna village had a total population of 633 people, including 303 males and 330 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.68%, with male literacy at 73.73% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Talkuna

Talkuna 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 Talkuna

Talkuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Talkuna is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Talkuna is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talkuna

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

Health Facilities in Talkuna

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

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