Tajungia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Tajungia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Brahmanigaon and around 161 km from Phulbani. Tajungia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tajungia is 417267. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

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

Population of Tajungia

According to the 2011 Census, Tajungia village had a total population of 709 people, including 353 males and 356 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.12%, with male literacy at 75.09% and female literacy at 47.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Tajungia

Tajungia 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 Tajungia

Tajungia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Tajungia is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Tajungia is about 161 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tajungia

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

Health Facilities in Tajungia

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

FAQs about Tajungia