Thelakodabari - Khariar, Nuapada

Thelakodabari is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thelakodabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thelakodabari is 421960. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Thelakodabari

According to the 2011 Census, Thelakodabari village had a total population of 517 people, including 259 males and 258 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.95%, with male literacy at 60.37% and female literacy at 29.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Thelakodabari

Thelakodabari 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 Thelakodabari

Thelakodabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Thelakodabari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Thelakodabari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thelakodabari

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

Health Facilities in Thelakodabari

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

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