Telighana - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Telighana is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Charamal and around 65 km from Sambalpur. Gadgadbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telighana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telighana is 382313. The village covers a total geographical area of 439 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Telighana 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 Telighana

According to the 2011 Census, Telighana village had a total population of 235 people, including 119 males and 116 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 87.13% and female literacy at 64.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Telighana

Telighana 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 Telighana

Public transport in the Telighana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Telighana is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Telighana is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telighana

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

Health Facilities in Telighana

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

FAQs about Telighana