Thuapadar - Narala, Kalahandi

Thuapadar is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kesinga and around 55 km from Bhawanipatna. Muskuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thuapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thuapadar is 422349. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Thuapadar 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 Thuapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Thuapadar village had a total population of 418 people, including 201 males and 217 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.56%, with male literacy at 71.75% and female literacy at 55.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Thuapadar

Thuapadar 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 Thuapadar

Public transport in the Thuapadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Thuapadar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Thuapadar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thuapadar

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

Health Facilities in Thuapadar

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

FAQs about Thuapadar