Telenda - Ulunda, Sonepur

Telenda is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Ulunda and around 17 km from Subarnapur. Nimna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telenda is 419217. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Telenda

As per Census 2011, Telenda village has a total population of 801 people, consisting of 393 males and 408 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population801393408
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1075057
Scheduled Castes (SC)476230246
Literate Population399231168
Illiterate Population402162240

Nearby Villages of Telenda

Telenda 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)
ManamalNorth0.94 km
NimnaEast1.63 km
KabattalaiSouth-West1.96 km
PanchamahalaNorth-East2.11 km
BarigaonNorth2.14 km
DasarajpurpandiafalEast2.18 km
BabupaliSouth2.75 km
Mahanadi (kha)South-East2.81 km
BalbasapurNorth2.92 km
SaradhapaliSouth-West3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telenda

Telenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 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 Sonapur to Telenda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Telenda is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telenda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Telenda

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

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

FAQs about Telenda

Where is Telenda located?

Telenda village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Telenda?

The Gram Panchayat of Telenda is Nimna.

What is the pincode of Telenda?

The pincode of Telenda is 767062.

What is the population of Telenda?

Telenda has a total population of 801, including 393 males and 408 females.

How many households are there in Telenda?

There are 212 households in Telenda.

What is the literacy rate in Telenda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telenda is 49.81%. Male literacy is 58.78% and female literacy is 41.18%.