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

According to the 2011 Census, Tilakoti village had a total population of 838 people, including 386 males and 452 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 71.34% and female literacy at 45.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 608.

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

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