Talanga - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Talanga is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Girligumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talanga is 428393. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Talanga

According to the 2011 Census, Talanga village had a total population of 724 people, including 351 males and 373 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.19%, with male literacy at 63.77% and female literacy at 25.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 615.

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

Nearby Villages of Talanga

Talanga 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 Talanga

Talanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Talanga is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Talanga is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talanga

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

Health Facilities in Talanga

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

FAQs about Talanga