Tolakpatia - Gania, Nayagarh

Tolakpatia is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Badasilinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tolakpatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tolakpatia is 405317. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Tolakpatia 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 Tolakpatia

According to the 2011 Census, Tolakpatia village had a total population of 61 people, including 36 males and 25 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 694 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.86%, with male literacy at 65.52% and female literacy at 10.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Tolakpatia

Tolakpatia 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 Tolakpatia

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tolakpatia. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Tolakpatia is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Tolakpatia is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tolakpatia

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

Health Facilities in Tolakpatia

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

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