Talapada - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Talapada is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Telkoi and around 70 km from Kendujhar. Talapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 386400. The village covers a total geographical area of 551 hectares and falls under the 758019 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 87 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

As per Census 2011, Talapada village has a total population of 713 people, consisting of 359 males and 354 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Talapada is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Talapada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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