Tangarapala - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Tangarapala is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Paparahandi and around 33 km from Nabarangapur . Maidalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangarapala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangarapala is 427717. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Tangarapala

According to the 2011 Census, Tangarapala village had a total population of 446 people, including 227 males and 219 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.77%, with male literacy at 60.53% and female literacy at 47.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangarapala

Tangarapala 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 Tangarapala

Tangarapala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Tangarapala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Tangarapala is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tangarapala

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

Health Facilities in Tangarapala

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

FAQs about Tangarapala