Tundala - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Tundala is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tundala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tundala is 422289. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Tundala

According to the 2011 Census, Tundala village had a total population of 1,607 people, including 843 males and 764 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Tundala

Tundala 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 Tundala

Tundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Tundala is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tundala is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tundala

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

Health Facilities in Tundala

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

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