Tuta - Khaira, Balasore

Tuta is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Khaira and around 47 km from Baleshwar. Jalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuta is 393464. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Tuta

According to the 2011 Census, Tuta village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 691 males and 662 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuta

Tuta 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 Tuta

Tuta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Tuta is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tuta is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tuta

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

Health Facilities in Tuta

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

FAQs about Tuta