Talasa - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Talasa is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sanbhundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talasa is 387391. The village covers a total geographical area of 192 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Talasa

According to the 2011 Census, Talasa village had a total population of 607 people, including 297 males and 310 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 47.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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

Nearby Villages of Talasa

Talasa 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 Talasa

Public transport in the Talasa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Talasa is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Talasa is about 131 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 Talasa

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

Health Facilities in Talasa

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

FAQs about Talasa