Tungi - Hisua, Nawada

Tungi is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Tungi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tungi is 258135. The village covers a total geographical area of 594 hectares and falls under the 805129 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tungi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tungi

As per Census 2011, Tungi village has a total population of 7,246 people, consisting of 3,669 males and 3,577 females. The village has 1,229 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,811 literate and 3,435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tungi

Tungi 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 Tungi

Tungi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjhwe, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Tungi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Tungi 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 Tungi

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

Health Facilities in Tungi

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

FAQs about Tungi