Tandahar - Astaranga, Puri

Tandahar is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Konark and around 51 km from Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tandahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandahar is 409358. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Tandahar

According to the 2011 Census, Tandahar village had a total population of 418 people, including 205 males and 213 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Tandahar

Tandahar 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 Tandahar

Tandahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Tandahar is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Tandahar is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tandahar

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

Health Facilities in Tandahar

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

FAQs about Tandahar