Tikara - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Tikara is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Narada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikara is 394522. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tikara

According to the 2011 Census, Tikara village had a total population of 230 people, including 106 males and 124 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.69%, with male literacy at 96.97% and female literacy at 73.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikara

Tikara 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 Tikara

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Tikara. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tikara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Tikara is about 31 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 Tikara

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

Health Facilities in Tikara

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

FAQs about Tikara