Tukudiha - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Tukudiha is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Baria and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Tukudiha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukudiha is 385641. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tukudiha

According to the 2011 Census, Tukudiha village had a total population of 1,786 people, including 900 males and 886 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.93%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 51.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukudiha

Tukudiha 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 Tukudiha

Tukudiha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Tukudiha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Tukudiha is about 40 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 Tukudiha

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

Health Facilities in Tukudiha

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

FAQs about Tukudiha