Tolakpokhari - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Tolakpokhari is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Koliana and around 22 km from Baripada. Khandia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tolakpokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tolakpokhari is 389405. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tolakpokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Tolakpokhari village had a total population of 365 people, including 175 males and 190 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.30%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 46.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Tolakpokhari

Tolakpokhari 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 Tolakpokhari

Public transport in the Tolakpokhari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Tolakpokhari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tolakpokhari is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tolakpokhari

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

Health Facilities in Tolakpokhari

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

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