Taradapada - Nimapada, Puri

Taradapada is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Antuara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taradapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taradapada is 409035. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Taradapada

According to the 2011 Census, Taradapada village had a total population of 672 people, including 355 males and 317 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.42%, with male literacy at 94.67% and female literacy at 81.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Taradapada

Taradapada 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 Taradapada

Taradapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Taradapada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Taradapada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taradapada

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

Health Facilities in Taradapada

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

FAQs about Taradapada