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

According to the 2011 Census, Totavalsa village had a total population of 99 people, including 50 males and 49 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.45%, with male literacy at 2.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Totavalsa