Tiakanta - Machh Kund, Koraput

Tiakanta is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Nandapur and around 60 km from Koraput. Kumaragandhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tiakanta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiakanta is 429770. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Tiakanta 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 Tiakanta

According to the 2011 Census, Tiakanta village had a total population of 200 people, including 90 males and 110 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.20%, with male literacy at 60.98% and female literacy at 32.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Tiakanta

Tiakanta 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 Tiakanta

Public transport in the Tiakanta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paliba, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Tiakanta is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tiakanta is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiakanta

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

Health Facilities in Tiakanta

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

FAQs about Tiakanta