Bara Tunga - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Bara Tunga is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Patkura and around 18 km from Kendrapara . Bachherei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Tunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Tunga is 396719. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 754244 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bara Tunga 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 Bara Tunga

As per Census 2011, Bara Tunga village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 319 males and 275 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Tunga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Tunga

Bara Tunga 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 Bara Tunga

Bara Tunga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Bara Tunga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bara Tunga is about 18 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 Bara Tunga

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

Health Facilities in Bara Tunga

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

FAQs about Bara Tunga