Totapada - Chilika, Khordha

Totapada is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Balugaon and around 72 km from Khordha . Badakula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Totapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Totapada is 408286. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Totapada 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 Totapada

According to the 2011 Census, Totapada village had a total population of 498 people, including 215 males and 283 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,316 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 75.38%.

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

Nearby Villages of Totapada

Totapada 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 Totapada

Totapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Totapada is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Totapada is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Totapada

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

Health Facilities in Totapada

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

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