Tukula - Khariar, Nuapada

Tukula is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Tukla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tukula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukula is 422012. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tukula

According to the 2011 Census, Tukula village had a total population of 6,884 people, including 3,496 males and 3,388 females, living in 1,690 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.03%, with male literacy at 72.48% and female literacy at 49.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 821, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 706.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukula

Tukula 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 Tukula

Tukula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Tukula is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Tukula is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukula

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

Health Facilities in Tukula

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

FAQs about Tukula