Tuna - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Tuna is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Soree serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuna is 254066. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tuna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tuna

According to the 2011 Census, Tuna village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 693 males and 655 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.03%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 70.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 693.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,348693655
Child Population (0–6 yrs)274129145
Scheduled Castes (SC)693356337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population838478360
Illiterate Population510215295

Nearby Villages of Tuna

Tuna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarahraNorth-West1.36 km
Kharag ParsaEast1.48 km
BagahiWest1.98 km
BasauraSouth-East2.24 km
GhutiaNorth-East2.29 km
DangraWest2.43 km
Barki ReganiaNorth-West2.52 km
TenduniSouth-West2.54 km
MaliSouth2.83 km
Chandpur BhatauliaWest3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tuna

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Tuna. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Tuna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Tuna is about 21 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 Tuna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tuna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Tuna

Where is Tuna located?

Tuna village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tuna?

The Gram Panchayat of Tuna is Soree.

What is the pincode of Tuna?

The pincode of Tuna is 824302.

What is the population of Tuna?

Tuna had a total population of 1,348, including 693 males and 655 females.

How many households are there in Tuna?

Tuna had 227 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tuna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tuna was 78.03%. Male literacy was 84.75% and female literacy was 70.59%.