Talapada - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Talapada is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 177 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talapada is 389034. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Talapada

According to the 2011 Census, Talapada village had a total population of 1,518 people, including 763 males and 755 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.65%, with male literacy at 67.02% and female literacy at 44.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,237.

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

Nearby Villages of Talapada

Talapada 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 Talapada

Talapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Talapada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Talapada is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talapada

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

Health Facilities in Talapada

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

FAQs about Talapada