Talakudar - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Talakudar 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talakudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talakudar is 384919. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Talakudar 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 Talakudar

According to the 2011 Census, Talakudar village had a total population of 119 people, including 49 males and 70 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,429 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.92%, with male literacy at 47.62% and female literacy at 44.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Talakudar

Talakudar 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 Talakudar

Public transport in the Talakudar 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 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Talakudar is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Talakudar is about 25 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 Talakudar

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

Health Facilities in Talakudar

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

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