Tilakoti - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Tilakoti is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Jashipur and around 117 km from Baripada. Tilakuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilakoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilakoti is 388437. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Tilakoti 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 Tilakoti

As per Census 2011, Tilakoti village has a total population of 838 people, consisting of 386 males and 452 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 1,170 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 608 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilakoti

Tilakoti 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 Tilakoti

Tilakoti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Tilakoti is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tilakoti is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilakoti

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

Health Facilities in Tilakoti

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

FAQs about Tilakoti