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

As per Census 2011, Takra village has a total population of 1,956 people, consisting of 968 males and 988 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 305 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 826 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,706 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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