Talkudar - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Talkudar is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Buchukupara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Talkudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Talkudar is 384239. The village covers a total geographical area of 648 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Talkudar

As per Census 2011, Talkudar village has a total population of 780 people, consisting of 391 males and 389 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 509 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Talkudar

Talkudar 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 Talkudar

Public transport in the Talkudar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Talkudar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Talkudar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Talkudar

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

Health Facilities in Talkudar

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

FAQs about Talkudar