Tulasipur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Tulasipur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sarsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulasipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulasipur is 394496. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tulasipur 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 Tulasipur

As per Census 2011, Tulasipur village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 371 males and 324 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population695371324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623329
Scheduled Castes (SC)1326369
Literate Population588330258
Illiterate Population1074166

Nearby Villages of Tulasipur

Tulasipur 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)
SarasadaSouth1.00 km
SasanNorth-East1.46 km
KuberagadiaEast1.48 km
Bhandari Pokhari (dakhinbad)North-West1.64 km
NentipurSouth-West1.65 km
ChandrabhanupurWest1.96 km
KoligadiaWest1.99 km
BadakolipadiEast2.07 km
AlihaSouth-East2.08 km
KurikanaSouth-West2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulasipur

Tulasipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tulasipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Tulasipur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulasipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tulasipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tulasipur

Where is Tulasipur located?

Tulasipur village is located in Bhandari Pokhari Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulasipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulasipur is Sarsada.

What is the pincode of Tulasipur?

The pincode of Tulasipur is 756120.

What is the population of Tulasipur?

Tulasipur has a total population of 695, including 371 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Tulasipur?

There are 126 households in Tulasipur.

What is the literacy rate in Tulasipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulasipur is 84.60%. Male literacy is 88.95% and female literacy is 79.63%.