Tandiput - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Tandiput is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chanabada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tandiput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandiput is 428461. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tandiput

According to the 2011 Census, Tandiput village had a total population of 241 people, including 129 males and 112 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.71%, with male literacy at 73.64% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Tandiput

Tandiput 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 Tandiput

Tandiput is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Tandiput is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tandiput is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tandiput

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

Health Facilities in Tandiput

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

FAQs about Tandiput