Tuta Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Tuta village has a total population of 1,353 people, consisting of 691 males and 662 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 926 literate and 427 illiterate residents. Additionally, 721 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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