Talsara - Bamara, Sambalpur

Talsara is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Mahulpalli and around 112 km from Sambalpur. Mahulpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talsara is 381380. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Talsara

As per Census 2011, Talsara village has a total population of 251 people, consisting of 114 males and 137 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 1,201 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population251114137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22616
Scheduled Castes (SC)462125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1606892
Literate Population1638974
Illiterate Population882563

Nearby Villages of Talsara

Talsara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahmanimundaNorth-West1.38 km
JhagadatariaSouth-West1.42 km
BelmundaSouth-East1.77 km
JurabahalEast1.78 km
MundakataNorth-East2.13 km
DangajoreNorth-West2.27 km
BarakhandiaNorth-East2.62 km
BhikapaliWest2.65 km
MahapatrabalandaSouth-East2.78 km
TangarpaliSouth-West3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talsara

Talsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Talsara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Talsara is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Talsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Talsara

Where is Talsara located?

Talsara village is located in Bamara Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Talsara is Mahulpali.

What is the pincode of Talsara?

The pincode of Talsara is 768228.

What is the population of Talsara?

Talsara has a total population of 251, including 114 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Talsara?

There are 73 households in Talsara.

What is the literacy rate in Talsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talsara is 64.94%. Male literacy is 78.07% and female literacy is 54.01%.