Tujung - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Tujung is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Pandakamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tujung village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tujung is 422631. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Tujung 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 Tujung

According to the 2011 Census, Tujung village had a total population of 971 people, including 497 males and 474 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 80.68% and female literacy at 58.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Tujung

Tujung 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 Tujung

Tujung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Tujung is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tujung is about 62 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 Tujung

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

Health Facilities in Tujung

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

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