Tipiguda - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Tipiguda is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tipiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tipiguda is 423933. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tipiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Tipiguda village had a total population of 2,164 people, including 1,115 males and 1,049 females, living in 613 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.36%, with male literacy at 66.06% and female literacy at 36.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Tipiguda

Tipiguda 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 Tipiguda

Tipiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Tipiguda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tipiguda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tipiguda

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

Health Facilities in Tipiguda

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

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