Tikarpada - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Tikarpada is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khandbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikarpada is 389023. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Tikarpada 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 Tikarpada

According to the 2011 Census, Tikarpada village had a total population of 948 people, including 479 males and 469 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.18%, with male literacy at 58.69% and female literacy at 41.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikarpada

Tikarpada 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 Tikarpada

Tikarpada 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 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Tikarpada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tikarpada is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikarpada

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

Health Facilities in Tikarpada

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

FAQs about Tikarpada