Tunda - Bonth, Bhadrak

Tunda is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 16 km from Bhadrak. Ganijang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunda is 394862. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 756100 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tunda 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 Tunda

According to the 2011 Census, Tunda village had a total population of 748 people, including 366 males and 382 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 81.42% and female literacy at 64.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Tunda

Tunda 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 Tunda

Tunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tunda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Tunda is about 16 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 Tunda

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

Health Facilities in Tunda

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

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