Talakpal - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Talakpal is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ufalgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talakpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talakpal is 389804. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Talakpal

As per Census 2011, Talakpal village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 290 males and 303 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 432 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593290303
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934548
Scheduled Castes (SC)894445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432208224
Literate Population265155110
Illiterate Population328135193

Nearby Villages of Talakpal

Talakpal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SansasoleSouth1.04 km
BankatiNorth-West1.09 km
DhansulWest1.90 km
KadokothaEast1.94 km
GandhasaliSouth-East1.98 km
BhandarisulSouth2.09 km
DulkiEast2.44 km
GhanaghanaNorth-West2.51 km
PatharnesaWest2.51 km
NodhakundiaNorth-West2.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talakpal

Talakpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Talakpal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Talakpal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talakpal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Talakpal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Talakpal

Where is Talakpal located?

Talakpal village is located in Suliapada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talakpal?

The Gram Panchayat of Talakpal is Ufalgadia.

What is the pincode of Talakpal?

The pincode of Talakpal is 757022.

What is the population of Talakpal?

Talakpal has a total population of 593, including 290 males and 303 females.

How many households are there in Talakpal?

There are 154 households in Talakpal.

What is the literacy rate in Talakpal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talakpal is 44.69%. Male literacy is 53.45% and female literacy is 36.30%.