Taintar - Nandapur, Koraput

Taintar is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Padua and around 59 km from Koraput. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taintar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taintar is 429653. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Taintar

According to the 2011 Census, Taintar village had a total population of 715 people, including 297 males and 418 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,407 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 77.83% and female literacy at 53.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 619.

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

Nearby Villages of Taintar

Taintar 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 Taintar

Taintar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Taintar is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Taintar is about 59 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 Taintar

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

Health Facilities in Taintar

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

FAQs about Taintar