Tiligan - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Tiligan is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from R.udaygiri and around 76 km from Paralakhemundi. Chelligada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tiligan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tiligan is 414087. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Tiligan

According to the 2011 Census, Tiligan village had a total population of 275 people, including 136 males and 139 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.00%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 38.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Tiligan

Tiligan 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 Tiligan

Tiligan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Tiligan is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tiligan is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tiligan

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

Health Facilities in Tiligan

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

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