Thakurniktimal - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Thakurniktimal is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Boxama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thakurniktimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thakurniktimal is 381571. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 768227 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Thakurniktimal 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 Thakurniktimal

According to the 2011 Census, Thakurniktimal village had a total population of 789 people, including 381 males and 408 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.68%, with male literacy at 76.63% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 531.

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

Nearby Villages of Thakurniktimal

Thakurniktimal 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 Thakurniktimal

Public transport in the Thakurniktimal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Thakurniktimal is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Thakurniktimal is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thakurniktimal

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

Health Facilities in Thakurniktimal

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

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