Tikhiri - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Tikhiri is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Marsaghai and around 25 km from Kendrapara . Tihiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikhiri is 396946. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Tikhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Tikhiri village had a total population of 4,685 people, including 2,429 males and 2,256 females, living in 1,044 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,854, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikhiri

Tikhiri 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 Tikhiri

Public transport in the Tikhiri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Tikhiri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tikhiri is about 25 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 Tikhiri

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

Health Facilities in Tikhiri

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

FAQs about Tikhiri