Tangini - Pottangi, Koraput

Tangini is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ralegada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangini is 430058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1070 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Tangini

According to the 2011 Census, Tangini village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,420 males and 1,440 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.25%, with male literacy at 37.48% and female literacy at 17.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,887.

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

Nearby Villages of Tangini

Tangini 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 Tangini

Public transport in the Tangini is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Tangini is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Tangini is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tangini

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

Health Facilities in Tangini

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

FAQs about Tangini