Thakurakana - Kashipur, Rayagada
Thakurakana is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Chandragiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurakana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurakana is 425890. The village covers a total geographical area of 11 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.
Thakurakana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Thakurakana
Thakurakana 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaudapadar | North | 0.80 km |
| Shilagumapadar | East | 1.80 km |
| Sipijor | North | 2.59 km |
| Shilagam | South-East | 3.09 km |
| Maligam | West | 3.24 km |
| Bhangamunda | South-East | 3.31 km |
| Talapadikhal | North-East | 3.45 km |
| Talajhiri | North-East | 3.65 km |
| Maikancha | South | 3.70 km |
| Kalandiamba | North-West | 4.72 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thakurakana
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Thakurakana. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Thakurakana is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Thakurakana is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thakurakana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thakurakana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Thakurakana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thakurakana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Thakurakana
Where is Thakurakana located?
Thakurakana village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thakurakana?
The Gram Panchayat of Thakurakana is Chandragiri.
What is the pincode of Thakurakana?
The pincode of Thakurakana is 765015.