Tutugan - Nilagiri, Balasore
Tutugan is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Nilagiri and around 95 km from Baleshwar. Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tutugan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tutugan is 393093. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Tutugan 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.
Nearby Villages of Tutugan
Tutugan 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chengagadia | East | 0.50 km |
| Palasa | North-East | 1.08 km |
| Kansa | South | 1.69 km |
| Birasahupur | South-West | 1.80 km |
| Talakadada | North-West | 1.83 km |
| Durgapur | South | 1.84 km |
| Khiripada | North | 1.87 km |
| Arapata | North-East | 2.55 km |
| Ambasul | North | 2.59 km |
| Kudilakuamara | North-West | 2.78 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Tutugan
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tutugan. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Tutugan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tutugan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tutugan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tutugan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tutugan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tutugan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tutugan
Where is Tutugan located?
Tutugan village is located in Nilagiri Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tutugan?
The Gram Panchayat of Tutugan is Narasinghpur.
What is the pincode of Tutugan?
The pincode of Tutugan is 756020.