Totavalsa - Pottangi, Koraput

Totavalsa is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Sunki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Totavalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Totavalsa is 430030. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Totavalsa 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 Totavalsa

As per Census 2011, Totavalsa village has a total population of 99 people, consisting of 50 males and 49 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population995049
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301515
Scheduled Tribes (ST)995049
Literate Population11-
Illiterate Population984949

Nearby Villages of Totavalsa

Totavalsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BitraNorth1.27 km
Walagan(olagaon)South-East1.44 km
MetabeheraSouth-West2.06 km
PilikabitraWest2.11 km
DigugabadarNorth-West3.37 km
TelraiWest3.76 km
SiuraWest4.40 km
OndarangiEast4.44 km
TanginiSouth-West5.06 km
PodapadarWest5.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Totavalsa

Public transport in the Totavalsa 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 49.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Totavalsa is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Totavalsa is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Totavalsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Totavalsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Totavalsa

Where is Totavalsa located?

Totavalsa village is located in Pottangi Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Totavalsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Totavalsa is Sunki.

What is the pincode of Totavalsa?

The pincode of Totavalsa is 764039.

What is the population of Totavalsa?

Totavalsa has a total population of 99, including 50 males and 49 females.

How many households are there in Totavalsa?

There are 19 households in Totavalsa.