Thekuapalli - Banapur, Khordha

Thekuapalli is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Torasingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thekuapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekuapalli is 408463. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Thekuapalli

As per Census 2011, Thekuapalli village has a total population of 163 people, consisting of 73 males and 90 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 1,232 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 119 literate and 44 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1637390
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578
Literate Population1196158
Illiterate Population441232

Nearby Villages of Thekuapalli

Thekuapalli 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)
SamalSouth-West1.39 km
MuktapurSouth1.42 km
TorasinghaNorth-West1.54 km
BirudiSouth-West1.70 km
AnkulapadarWest2.07 km
JhadeswarSouth-West2.20 km
Bikramapur ShasanSouth-West2.30 km
PanchugaonNorth2.44 km
NarendrapurWest2.50 km
SolaripahadaEast2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thekuapalli

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Thekuapalli. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Thekuapalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Thekuapalli is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thekuapalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thekuapalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thekuapalli

Where is Thekuapalli located?

Thekuapalli village is located in Banapur Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thekuapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Thekuapalli is Torasingh.

What is the pincode of Thekuapalli?

The pincode of Thekuapalli is 752031.

What is the population of Thekuapalli?

Thekuapalli has a total population of 163, including 73 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Thekuapalli?

There are 40 households in Thekuapalli.

What is the literacy rate in Thekuapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thekuapalli is 73.01%. Male literacy is 83.56% and female literacy is 64.44%.