Timna - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Timna is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Timna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Timna is 384070. The village covers a total geographical area of 1311 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Timna

According to the 2011 Census, Timna village had a total population of 2,480 people, including 1,232 males and 1,248 females, living in 516 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.82%, with male literacy at 69.80% and female literacy at 55.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,169.

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

Nearby Villages of Timna

Timna 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 Timna

Timna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Timna is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Timna is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Timna

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

Health Facilities in Timna

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

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