Talapada - Patana, Keonjhar

Talapada is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Turumunga and around 20 km from Kendujhar. Khireitangiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 385753. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 758020 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 22 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 Patna 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 413 people, including 194 males and 219 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.84%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 67.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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 2-5 km of the Talapada. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Talapada is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Talapada 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 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