Tal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Tal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairakhol and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tal is 382442. The village covers a total geographical area of 569 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tal

According to the 2011 Census, Tal village had a total population of 624 people, including 293 males and 331 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 75.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Tal

Tal 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 Tal

Tal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Tal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Tal is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tal

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

Health Facilities in Tal

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

FAQs about Tal