Talakani - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Talakani is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Talakani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talakani is 406803. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Talakani

As per Census 2011, Talakani village has a total population of 1,247 people, consisting of 648 males and 599 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Talakani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Talakani

Talakani 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 Talakani

Talakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Talakani is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talakani

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

Health Facilities in Talakani

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

FAQs about Talakani