Tolak - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Tolak is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Gorumahisani and around 103 km from Baripada. Kuleisila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tolak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tolak is 387723. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tolak

According to the 2011 Census, Tolak village had a total population of 888 people, including 426 males and 462 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 78.20% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Tolak

Tolak 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 Tolak

Public transport in the Tolak is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Tolak is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tolak is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tolak

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

Health Facilities in Tolak

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

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