Tihula - Nimapada, Puri

Tihula is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bamanala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tihula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tihula is 409081. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 752121 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tihula

As per Census 2011, Tihula village has a total population of 615 people, consisting of 332 males and 283 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 448 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population615332283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)674126
Scheduled Castes (SC)1528270
Literate Population448245203
Illiterate Population1678780

Nearby Villages of Tihula

Tihula 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
OlaNorth0.99 km
PatigramSouth1.07 km
BoteiNorth-West1.17 km
PaikasahiSouth-East1.61 km
PipaliaSouth-West1.76 km
Ninigan KhandahataNorth1.84 km
AntuaraNorth-East2.03 km
AmarangaEast2.07 km
BadaganNorth-West2.11 km
BeruhansasanWest2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tihula

Tihula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Tihula is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Tihula is about 53 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 Tihula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tihula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tihula

Where is Tihula located?

Tihula village is located in Nimapada Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tihula?

The Gram Panchayat of Tihula is Bamanala.

What is the pincode of Tihula?

The pincode of Tihula is 752121.

What is the population of Tihula?

Tihula has a total population of 615, including 332 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Tihula?

There are 154 households in Tihula.

What is the literacy rate in Tihula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tihula is 72.85%. Male literacy is 73.80% and female literacy is 71.73%.