Tulapada - Narala, Kalahandi

Tulapada is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tulapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulapada is 422727. The village covers a total geographical area of 1024 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Tulapada 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 Tulapada

As per Census 2011, Tulapada village has a total population of 3,073 people, consisting of 1,533 males and 1,540 females. The village has 761 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 345 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,131 literate and 942 illiterate residents. Additionally, 568 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 612 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulapada

Tulapada 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 Tulapada

Tulapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Tulapada is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tulapada 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 Tulapada

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

Health Facilities in Tulapada

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

FAQs about Tulapada