Tamian - Patnagarh, Balangir

Tamian is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tamian village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamian is 420605. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tamian

According to the 2011 Census, Tamian village had a total population of 2,178 people, including 1,078 males and 1,100 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.42%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 65.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Tamian

Tamian 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 Tamian

Tamian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Tamian is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tamian is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tamian

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

Health Facilities in Tamian

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

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