Talatarlaghat - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Talatarlaghat is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Girligumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talatarlaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talatarlaghat is 428385. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Talatarlaghat 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 Talatarlaghat

According to the 2011 Census, Talatarlaghat village had a total population of 298 people, including 149 males and 149 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.63%, with male literacy at 36.75% and female literacy at 20.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Talatarlaghat

Talatarlaghat 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 Talatarlaghat

Talatarlaghat 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 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Talatarlaghat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Talatarlaghat is about 84 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 Talatarlaghat

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

Health Facilities in Talatarlaghat

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

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