Telakanari - Jharigan, Nabarangpur

Telakanari is a village situated in the Jharigan tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Umarkote and around 50 km from Nabarangapur . Dhodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telakanari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telakanari is 427407. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 764073 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Telakanari

According to the 2011 Census, Telakanari village had a total population of 968 people, including 475 males and 493 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.81%, with male literacy at 37.06% and female literacy at 24.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population968475493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1638182
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155659
Scheduled Tribes (ST)540259281
Literate Population248146102
Illiterate Population720329391

Nearby Villages of Telakanari

Telakanari 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)
DhodraSouth-West1.10 km
BadabharandiNorth-West1.28 km
NirapadarEast1.43 km
GobariNorth-East1.49 km
GulibadanaSouth-East1.67 km
BhimagudaSouth-West1.80 km
BidirigudaSouth2.09 km
KodobhataNorth-East2.29 km
SanabharandiNorth-West3.29 km
ChingidigudaNorth3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telakanari

Telakanari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambagaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Telakanari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Telakanari is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telakanari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Telakanari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Telakanari

Where is Telakanari located?

Telakanari village is located in Jharigan Tehsil, Nabarangpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Telakanari?

The Gram Panchayat of Telakanari is Dhodra.

What is the pincode of Telakanari?

The pincode of Telakanari is 764073.

What is the population of Telakanari?

Telakanari had a total population of 968, including 475 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Telakanari?

Telakanari had 191 households.

What is the literacy rate in Telakanari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telakanari was 30.81%. Male literacy was 37.06% and female literacy was 24.82%.