Taja - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Taja is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taja is 425654. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Taja

According to the 2011 Census, Taja village had a total population of 291 people, including 131 males and 160 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,221 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.45%, with male literacy at 25.24% and female literacy at 13.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Taja

Taja 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 Taja

Public transport in the Taja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Taja is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Taja is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taja

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

Health Facilities in Taja

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

FAQs about Taja