Tukuna - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Tukuna is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Nandipada and around 100 km from Kendujhar. Badarampas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tukuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukuna is 387185. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Tukuna

According to the 2011 Census, Tukuna village had a total population of 366 people, including 194 males and 172 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.67%, with male literacy at 97.66% and female literacy at 95.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukuna

Tukuna 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 Tukuna

Tukuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tukuna is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tukuna is about 100 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 Tukuna

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

Health Facilities in Tukuna

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

FAQs about Tukuna