Tikasil - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Tikasil is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kuliposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikasil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikasil is 388957. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tikasil

As per Census 2011, Tikasil village has a total population of 569 people, consisting of 271 males and 298 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 487 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tikasil are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tikasil

Tikasil 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 Tikasil

Public transport in the Tikasil is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Tikasil is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tikasil is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikasil

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

Health Facilities in Tikasil

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

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