Tukurihajira - Bhograi, Balasore

Tukurihajira is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhograi and around 100 km from Baleshwar. Tukurihazira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tukurihajira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukurihajira is 391804. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 756037 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Tukurihajira

According to the 2011 Census, Tukurihajira village had a total population of 1,022 people, including 515 males and 507 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.06%, with male literacy at 91.68% and female literacy at 70.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 550.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukurihajira

Tukurihajira 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 Tukurihajira

Tukurihajira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Tukurihajira is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tukurihajira is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukurihajira

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

Health Facilities in Tukurihajira

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

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