Tunguru - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Tunguru is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from R.udaygiri and around 107 km from Paralakhemundi. Dabaraguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tunguru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tunguru is 413998. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

Tunguru 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 Tunguru

According to the 2011 Census, Tunguru village had a total population of 156 people, including 82 males and 74 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.91%, with male literacy at 46.43% and female literacy at 22.03%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Tunguru

Tunguru 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 Tunguru

Tunguru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Tunguru is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tunguru is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tunguru

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

Health Facilities in Tunguru

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

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