Talakuttinga - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Talakuttinga is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talakuttinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talakuttinga is 428511. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Talakuttinga 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 Talakuttinga

As per Census 2011, Talakuttinga village has a total population of 1,375 people, consisting of 698 males and 677 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talakuttinga

Talakuttinga 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 Talakuttinga

Public transport in the Talakuttinga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Talakuttinga is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Talakuttinga 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 Talakuttinga

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

Health Facilities in Talakuttinga

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

FAQs about Talakuttinga