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

As per Census 2011, Tartua village has a total population of 1,379 people, consisting of 712 males and 667 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 986 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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