Tulsia - Uchkagaon, Gopalganj

Tulsia is a village situated in the Uchkagaon subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Uchkagaon and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Shankhe Khash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulsia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulsia is 230741. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 841501 pincode. Gopal Ganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Tulsia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gopalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tulsia

According to the 2011 Census, Tulsia village had a total population of 1,840 people, including 986 males and 854 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.69%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 50.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulsia

Tulsia 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 Tulsia

Tulsia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salar Khurd, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gopal Ganj to Tulsia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Tulsia is about 14 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 Tulsia

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

Health Facilities in Tulsia

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

FAQs about Tulsia