Taralinga - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Taralinga is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from Gunupur and around 110 km from Rayagada . Parikhiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taralinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taralinga is 426679. The village covers a total geographical area of 750 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Taralinga

As per Census 2011, Taralinga village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 230 males and 216 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Taralinga

Taralinga 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 Taralinga

Taralinga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Taralinga is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Taralinga 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 Taralinga

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

Health Facilities in Taralinga

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

FAQs about Taralinga