Talabira - Rengali, Sambalpur

Talabira is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Thelkoloi and around 43 km from Sambalpur. Khinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talabira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talabira is 381674. The village covers a total geographical area of 709 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Talabira

As per Census 2011, Talabira village has a total population of 2,150 people, consisting of 1,067 males and 1,083 females. The village has 585 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,392 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 595 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1501,0671,083
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259125134
Scheduled Castes (SC)294141153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)595285310
Literate Population1,392756636
Illiterate Population758311447

Nearby Villages of Talabira

Talabira 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)
KhindaSouth-East2.11 km
PatrapaliNorth-West2.20 km
DantamuraSouth-West2.28 km
LuhurenkachharNorth-East2.53 km
KumbhariNorth-East3.44 km
TarekelaNorth-East3.44 km
MaldaNorth4.06 km
DumermundaNorth-West4.52 km
RampurNorth-West4.91 km
LapangaEast5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Talabira

Talabira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Talabira is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Talabira is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talabira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Talabira

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

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

FAQs about Talabira

Where is Talabira located?

Talabira village is located in Rengali Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Talabira?

The Gram Panchayat of Talabira is Khinda.

What is the pincode of Talabira?

The pincode of Talabira is 768212.

What is the population of Talabira?

Talabira has a total population of 2,150, including 1,067 males and 1,083 females.

How many households are there in Talabira?

There are 585 households in Talabira.

What is the literacy rate in Talabira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Talabira is 64.74%. Male literacy is 70.85% and female literacy is 58.73%.