Tujer - Kashipur, Rayagada
Tujer is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dongasil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tujer village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tujer is 425792. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 103 km away.
Tujer village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Tujer
As per Census 2011, Tujer village has a total population of 294 people, consisting of 148 males and 146 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tujer are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 294 | 148 | 146 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 68 | 37 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 100 | 51 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 74 | 53 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 220 | 95 | 125 |
Nearby Villages of Tujer
Tujer is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Tujer
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tujer.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tujer is about 103 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Tujer is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tujer
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tujer village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tujer
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tujer village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tujer
Where is Tujer located?
Tujer village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tujer?
The Gram Panchayat of Tujer is Dongasil.
What is the pincode of Tujer?
The pincode of Tujer is 765015.
What is the population of Tujer?
Tujer has a total population of 294, including 148 males and 146 females.
How many households are there in Tujer?
There are 65 households in Tujer.
What is the literacy rate in Tujer?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tujer is 25.17%. Male literacy is 35.81% and female literacy is 14.38%.