Talapada - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Talapada is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Barsahi and around 35 km from Baripada. Talapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 390704. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Talapada

As per Census 2011, Talapada village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 493 males and 552 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 189 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talapada

Talapada 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 Talapada

Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Talapada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Talapada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talapada

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

Health Facilities in Talapada

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

FAQs about Talapada