Talapada - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Talapada is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Daitari and around 80 km from Kendujhar. Bareigoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 386834. The village covers a total geographical area of 523 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Daitari is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Talapada

According to the 2011 Census, Talapada village had a total population of 969 people, including 489 males and 480 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.78%, with male literacy at 28.50% and female literacy at 11.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 876.

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

Nearby Villages of Talapada

Talapada 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 Talapada

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Talapada. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daitari to Talapada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Talapada is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talapada

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

Health Facilities in Talapada

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

FAQs about Talapada