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

According to the 2011 Census, Tihula village had a total population of 615 people, including 332 males and 283 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 78.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Tihula