Tikarpada - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Tikarpada is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Manada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikarpada is 388509. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Tikarpada

According to the 2011 Census, Tikarpada village had a total population of 266 people, including 130 males and 136 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.82%, with male literacy at 81.03% and female literacy at 60.68%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikarpada

Tikarpada 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 Tikarpada

Tikarpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Tikarpada is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tikarpada is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikarpada

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

Health Facilities in Tikarpada

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

FAQs about Tikarpada