Talaginia - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Talaginia is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Mahulapada and around 196 km from Sundargarh. Fuljhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talaginia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talaginia is 385223. The village covers a total geographical area of 856 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

Talaginia 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 Talaginia

According to the 2011 Census, Talaginia village had a total population of 610 people, including 306 males and 304 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.45%, with male literacy at 44.54% and female literacy at 25.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 590.

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

Nearby Villages of Talaginia

Talaginia 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 Talaginia

Talaginia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Talaginia is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Talaginia is about 196 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talaginia

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

Health Facilities in Talaginia

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

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