Talcher is one of the 4 sub-divisions of Anugul district in the Indian state of Orissa. Situated on the right bank of the river Brahmani, the capital of the erstwhile Talcher State is one of the fastest growing industrial and mining complexes of the country. Talcher is located at 2057N 8513E / 20.95N 85.22E / 20.95; 85.22. It has an average elevation of 78metres (255feet). According to the Central Pollution Board, Talcher is the most polluted industrial hub. As of 2001 India census, Talcher had a population of 34,984. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Talcher has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 62%. In Talcher, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Important schools of this place are Talcher Thermal High School, Municipal High School, Colliery High School; Yuvraj High School;Handidhua High School; DAV Public School Kalinga Area and Saint Lawrence School...
