Tunda - Barpali, Korba

Tunda is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 73 km from Kartala and around 43 km from Korba. Karrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunda is 436450. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Tunda

As per Census 2011, Tunda village has a total population of 727 people, consisting of 369 males and 358 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 467 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 220 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population727369358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1085850
Scheduled Castes (SC)21211399
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220106114
Literate Population467272195
Illiterate Population26097163

Nearby Villages of Tunda

Tunda 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)
LimgaonNorth-East1.04 km
KarrapaliSouth-East1.32 km
DhitoriEast1.36 km
SaraipaliSouth-West1.53 km
MahuwadihNorth-West1.81 km
SohagpurNorth2.11 km
Podi KalanSouth-East2.36 km
BudhiyapaliNorth-East2.39 km
DarrabhataSouth-West2.47 km
UmreliSouth2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tunda

Tunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Tunda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Tunda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tunda

Where is Tunda located?

Tunda village is located in Barpali Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Tunda is Karrapali.

What is the pincode of Tunda?

The pincode of Tunda is 495671.

What is the population of Tunda?

Tunda has a total population of 727, including 369 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Tunda?

There are 188 households in Tunda.

What is the literacy rate in Tunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tunda is 64.24%. Male literacy is 73.71% and female literacy is 54.47%.