Terangasil - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Terangasil is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Th.rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Terangasil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terangasil is 424428. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 766037 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

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

Population of Terangasil

As per Census 2011, Terangasil village has a total population of 248 people, consisting of 129 males and 119 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 142 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population248129119
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502921
Scheduled Castes (SC)694128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1507575
Literate Population1066739
Illiterate Population1426280

Nearby Villages of Terangasil

Terangasil 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)
MalipadaSouth-East0.83 km
KosabaraWest1.20 km
KathakuraNorth-East1.45 km
MotachuanWest2.35 km
KumbharkaniSouth2.55 km
GodaramaskaSouth-West2.87 km
RanipadarSouth-East2.89 km
LanjigadaNorth-East2.96 km
PokharaNorth-East3.07 km
NikeshjoreEast3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Terangasil

Public transport in the Terangasil is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Terangasil is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Terangasil

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

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

Health Facilities in Terangasil

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

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

FAQs about Terangasil

Where is Terangasil located?

Terangasil village is located in Thuamul Rampur Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Terangasil?

The Gram Panchayat of Terangasil is Th.rampur.

What is the pincode of Terangasil?

The pincode of Terangasil is 766037.

What is the population of Terangasil?

Terangasil has a total population of 248, including 129 males and 119 females.

How many households are there in Terangasil?

There are 61 households in Terangasil.

What is the literacy rate in Terangasil?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Terangasil is 42.74%. Male literacy is 51.94% and female literacy is 32.77%.