Tulu - Kanisi, Ganjam

Tulu is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Golanthara and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Indraklhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulu is 412706. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tulu

As per Census 2011, Tulu village has a total population of 1,510 people, consisting of 753 males and 757 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 964 literate and 546 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,510753757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679572
Scheduled Castes (SC)944252
Literate Population964547417
Illiterate Population546206340

Nearby Villages of Tulu

Tulu 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)
GunupurNorth-West1.36 km
BelakudiWest1.76 km
HantuluEast1.87 km
DumdumiNorth1.89 km
KeluapalliNorth-East1.95 km
IndrakhiEast1.97 km
PhasinuapadaSouth-East2.09 km
KaithapalliNorth-West2.14 km
DhepanuapadaSouth-East2.29 km
MendrajpurSouth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulu

Tulu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Tulu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Tulu is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tulu

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

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

FAQs about Tulu

Where is Tulu located?

Tulu village is located in Kanisi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulu?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulu is Indraklhai.

What is the pincode of Tulu?

The pincode of Tulu is 761008.

What is the population of Tulu?

Tulu has a total population of 1,510, including 753 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Tulu?

There are 324 households in Tulu.

What is the literacy rate in Tulu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulu is 63.84%. Male literacy is 72.64% and female literacy is 55.09%.