Timar - Astaranga, Puri

Timar is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Timar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Timar is 409248. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Timar 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 Timar

According to the 2011 Census, Timar village had a total population of 195 people, including 97 males and 98 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.23%, with male literacy at 87.78% and female literacy at 82.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Timar

Timar 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 Timar

Timar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Timar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Timar 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 Timar

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

Health Facilities in Timar

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

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