Tilanga - Derabish, Kendrapara

Tilanga is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilanga is 396631. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tilanga

According to the 2011 Census, Tilanga village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 709 males and 715 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.93%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 82.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilanga

Tilanga 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 Tilanga

Tilanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Tilanga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tilanga is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilanga

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

Health Facilities in Tilanga

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

FAQs about Tilanga