Tikarpada - Kolnara, Rayagada

Tikarpada is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 35 km from Rayagada . Kailashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikarpada is 426351. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Tikarpada 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 Tikarpada

As per Census 2011, Tikarpada village has a total population of 30 people, consisting of 12 males and 18 females. The village has 9 households and a sex ratio of 1,500 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 22 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tikarpada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tikarpada

Tikarpada 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 Tikarpada

Tikarpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tikarpada is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Tikarpada is about 35 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 Tikarpada

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

Health Facilities in Tikarpada

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

FAQs about Tikarpada