Takra - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Takra is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 164 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Lahunipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takra is 384829. The village covers a total geographical area of 526 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Takra

According to the 2011 Census, Takra village had a total population of 1,956 people, including 968 males and 988 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 80.91% and female literacy at 56.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,706.

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

Nearby Villages of Takra

Takra 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 Takra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Takra. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Takra is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Takra is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takra

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

Health Facilities in Takra

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

FAQs about Takra