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

According to the 2011 Census, Tirukhua village had a total population of 641 people, including 337 males and 304 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.14%, with male literacy at 91.58% and female literacy at 78.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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