Talada - Astaranga, Puri

Talada is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Talada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talada is 409190. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Talada

According to the 2011 Census, Talada village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 501 males and 589 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.28%, with male literacy at 90.34% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Talada

Talada 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 Talada

Talada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Talada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Talada is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talada

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

Health Facilities in Talada

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

FAQs about Talada