Talakpokhari - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Talakpokhari is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Badampahar and around 107 km from Baripada. Talokpokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talakpokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talakpokhari is 388319. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 757047 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Talakpokhari 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 Talakpokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Talakpokhari village had a total population of 548 people, including 259 males and 289 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.65%, with male literacy at 72.00% and female literacy at 43.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 485.

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

Nearby Villages of Talakpokhari

Talakpokhari 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 Talakpokhari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Talakpokhari. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Talakpokhari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Talakpokhari is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talakpokhari

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

Health Facilities in Talakpokhari

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

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