Talaput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Talaput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Nandapur and around 45 km from Koraput. Peta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talaput is 429734. The village covers a total geographical area of 524 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Talaput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Talaput

According to the 2011 Census, Talaput village had a total population of 122 people, including 60 males and 62 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.23%, with male literacy at 30.19% and female literacy at 20.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Talaput

Talaput 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 Talaput

Talaput is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Talaput is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Talaput is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talaput

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

Health Facilities in Talaput

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

FAQs about Talaput