Telara - Dasapalla, Nayagarh
Telara is a village situated in the Dasapalla tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasapalla and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Gholahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Telara is 405514. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 752084 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Telara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daspalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Telara
According to the 2011 Census, Telara village had a total population of 346 people, including 171 males and 175 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.43%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 54.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114.
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 Population | 346 | 171 | 175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 16 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 114 | 55 | 59 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 207 | 124 | 83 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 47 | 92 |
Nearby Villages of Telara
Telara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Telara
Telara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Telara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Telara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Telara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Telara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Telara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Telara
Where is Telara located?
Telara village is located in Dasapalla Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Telara?
The Gram Panchayat of Telara is Gholahandi.
What is the pincode of Telara?
The pincode of Telara is 752084.
What is the population of Telara?
Telara had a total population of 346, including 171 males and 175 females.
How many households are there in Telara?
Telara had 96 households.
What is the literacy rate in Telara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telara was 67.43%. Male literacy was 80.00% and female literacy was 54.61%.