Tukuna

Tukuna is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Bailo is the gram panchayat of Tukuna village.

Here you can discover what makes Tukuna unique in its vibrant Ghasipura-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Tukuna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tukuna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tukuna is 386957. The village spans a total geographical area of 228 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758020. Kendujhar is nearest town to Tukuna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tukuna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tukuna

Population of Tukuna

According to the 2011 Census, Tukuna has a total population of about 1,426, with approximately 725 males and 701 females. The sex ratio is around 966 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 177 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 589 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 180. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.53%, with male literacy at about 79.59% and female literacy near 63.20%. There are around 351 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tukuna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tukuna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tukuna. As per the 2011 stats, Tukuna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tukuna

Knowing the nearby villages of Tukuna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tukuna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tukuna