Talagan - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Talagan is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Patkura and around 19 km from Kendrapara . Karilopatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talagan is 396710. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 754223 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Talagan

According to the 2011 Census, Talagan village had a total population of 998 people, including 514 males and 484 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.29%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 82.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Talagan

Talagan 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 Talagan

Talagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Talagan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Talagan is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talagan

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

Health Facilities in Talagan

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

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