Tikarpada - Muniguda, Rayagada

Tikarpada is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ambadala and around 110 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikarpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikarpada is 424534. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 61 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

According to the 2011 Census, Tikarpada village had a total population of 424 people, including 222 males and 202 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.53%, with male literacy at 72.86% and female literacy at 26.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tikarpada. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tikarpada is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Tikarpada is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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:

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