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

As per Census 2011, Tolakpokhari village has a total population of 365 people, consisting of 175 males and 190 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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