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

According to the 2011 Census, Talapada village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 493 males and 552 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.20%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 76.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

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