Tirukhua - Simulia, Balasore

Tirukhua is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Similia and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Kanheibandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tirukhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tirukhua is 394222. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tirukhua 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 Tirukhua

As per Census 2011, Tirukhua village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 337 males and 304 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 487 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population641337304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694029
Scheduled Castes (SC)1437469
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population487272215
Illiterate Population1546589

Nearby Villages of Tirukhua

Tirukhua 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaneibindhaSouth0.97 km
KainsiNorth-East1.00 km
NaichhanpurEast1.26 km
MaguragadiaNorth-West1.55 km
MansapadaSouth1.66 km
GobindbindhaEast1.72 km
RamchandrapurSouth1.81 km
BaduliNorth-East1.91 km
HarisaranabindhaNorth-East1.96 km
ChandigharSouth-West2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tirukhua

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tirukhua. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tirukhua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tirukhua is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tirukhua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tirukhua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tirukhua

Where is Tirukhua located?

Tirukhua village is located in Simulia Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tirukhua?

The Gram Panchayat of Tirukhua is Kanheibandha.

What is the pincode of Tirukhua?

The pincode of Tirukhua is 756134.

What is the population of Tirukhua?

Tirukhua has a total population of 641, including 337 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Tirukhua?

There are 125 households in Tirukhua.

What is the literacy rate in Tirukhua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tirukhua is 75.98%. Male literacy is 80.71% and female literacy is 70.72%.