Tuhar - Surada, Ganjam

Tuhar is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Badagada and around 145 km from Chatrapur. Gouda Gotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tuhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuhar is 411079. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Tuhar

According to the 2011 Census, Tuhar village had a total population of 174 people, including 78 males and 96 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,231 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.91%, with male literacy at 32.69% and female literacy at 26.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Tuhar

Tuhar 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 Tuhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tuhar. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Tuhar is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Tuhar is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tuhar

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

Health Facilities in Tuhar

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

FAQs about Tuhar