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

As per Census 2011, Tikarpada village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 222 males and 202 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 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

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:

FAQs about Tikarpada