Tigiria - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Tigiria is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Sainkul and around 103 km from Kendujhar. Purana Bandhogada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tigiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigiria is 387315. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Tigiria

According to the 2011 Census, Tigiria village had a total population of 821 people, including 419 males and 402 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 93.17% and female literacy at 79.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Tigiria

Tigiria 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 Tigiria

Tigiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Tigiria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tigiria is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tigiria

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

Health Facilities in Tigiria

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

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