Tangisal - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Tangisal is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mahalunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangisal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangisal is 403043. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Tangisal

According to the 2011 Census, Tangisal village had a total population of 346 people, including 192 males and 154 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.05%, with male literacy at 95.73% and female literacy at 87.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangisal

Tangisal 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 Tangisal

Tangisal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Tangisal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Tangisal 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 Tangisal

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

Health Facilities in Tangisal

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

FAQs about Tangisal