Tukuda - Chhendipada, Angul

Tukuda is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Jarapada and around 33 km from Anugul . Tukuda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukuda is 404319. The village covers a total geographical area of 960 hectares and falls under the 759127 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Tukuda

According to the 2011 Census, Tukuda village had a total population of 3,991 people, including 2,074 males and 1,917 females, living in 886 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.23%, with male literacy at 76.73% and female literacy at 57.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukuda

Tukuda 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 Tukuda

Public transport in the Tukuda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Tukuda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukuda

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

Health Facilities in Tukuda

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

FAQs about Tukuda