Tikira - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Tikira is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Ghatgaon and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Dhenkikote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikira is 386638. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Tikira 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 Tikira

As per Census 2011, Tikira village has a total population of 1,281 people, consisting of 669 males and 612 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 760 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tikira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tikira

Tikira 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 Tikira

Tikira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Tikira is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tikira is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikira

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

Health Facilities in Tikira

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

FAQs about Tikira