Taradipal - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Taradipal is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Taradipal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taradipal is 396211. The village covers a total geographical area of 731 hectares and falls under the 754240 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Taradipal

As per Census 2011, Taradipal village has a total population of 4,573 people, consisting of 2,169 males and 2,404 females. The village has 1,107 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 525 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,415 literate and 1,158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,783 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5732,1692,404
Child Population (0–6 yrs)525295230
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,783852931
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population3,4151,7221,693
Illiterate Population1,158447711

Nearby Villages of Taradipal

Taradipal 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)
GhagaraSouth2.00 km
AlapuaNorth-West2.04 km
PenthapalEast2.33 km
RaulidiaNorth2.43 km
BadamanatiaSouth-East2.54 km
DakhinaSouth-East2.80 km
DamodarapatanaNorth-West2.93 km
ChariganSouth-West2.95 km
BeruanSouth3.33 km
JayakrushnapurSouth-West3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taradipal

Taradipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Taradipal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Taradipal is about 20 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 Taradipal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Taradipal

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

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

FAQs about Taradipal

Where is Taradipal located?

Taradipal village is located in Pattamundai Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taradipal?

Taradipal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Taradipal?

The pincode of Taradipal is 754240.

What is the population of Taradipal?

Taradipal has a total population of 4,573, including 2,169 males and 2,404 females.

How many households are there in Taradipal?

There are 1,107 households in Taradipal.

What is the literacy rate in Taradipal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taradipal is 74.68%. Male literacy is 79.39% and female literacy is 70.42%.