Tusuba - Machh Kund, Koraput

Tusuba is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tusuba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tusuba is 429585. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 764042 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tusuba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tusuba

According to the 2011 Census, Tusuba village had a total population of 559 people, including 218 males and 341 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,564 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.33%, with male literacy at 60.38% and female literacy at 55.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Tusuba

Tusuba 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 Tusuba

Public transport in the Tusuba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Tusuba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tusuba is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tusuba

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

Health Facilities in Tusuba

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

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