Telrai - Pottangi, Koraput

Telrai is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ralegada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telrai is 430035. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Telrai 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 Telrai

As per Census 2011, Telrai village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 116 males and 121 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Telrai

Telrai 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 Telrai

Telrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Telrai is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Telrai is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telrai

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

Health Facilities in Telrai

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

FAQs about Telrai