Tartua - Nilagiri, Balasore

Tartua is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nilagiri and around 32 km from Baleshwar. Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tartua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tartua is 393242. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 756042 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Tartua

According to the 2011 Census, Tartua village had a total population of 1,379 people, including 712 males and 667 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.09%, with male literacy at 85.13% and female literacy at 76.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Tartua

Tartua 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 Tartua

Tartua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Tartua is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tartua is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tartua

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

Health Facilities in Tartua

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

FAQs about Tartua