Tulasipur - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Tulasipur is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Ghasipura and around 82 km from Kendujhar. Tarimul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulasipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulasipur is 386909. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Tulasipur 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 Tulasipur

According to the 2011 Census, Tulasipur village had a total population of 272 people, including 144 males and 128 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.94%, with male literacy at 97.52% and female literacy at 79.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population272144128
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372314
Scheduled Castes (SC)241311
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1507872
Literate Population20911891
Illiterate Population632637

Nearby Villages of Tulasipur

Tulasipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ToraniapalNorth-West1.35 km
PadanpurEast1.39 km
BasantapuraNorth-West2.02 km
ChamarpasiNorth-East2.14 km
SamukanendiNorth2.57 km
TarimulSouth2.62 km
DhaudidihaSouth-East2.66 km
NarangpurSouth2.68 km
BaripalWest3.17 km
KhaliamentaEast3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulasipur

Tulasipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Tulasipur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tulasipur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulasipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tulasipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tulasipur

Where is Tulasipur located?

Tulasipur village is located in Ghasipura Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tulasipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulasipur is Tarimul.

What is the pincode of Tulasipur?

The pincode of Tulasipur is 758025.

What is the population of Tulasipur?

Tulasipur had a total population of 272, including 144 males and 128 females.

How many households are there in Tulasipur?

Tulasipur had 63 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tulasipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulasipur was 88.94%. Male literacy was 97.52% and female literacy was 79.82%.