Tulasipadar - Muniguda, Rayagada

Tulasipadar is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 98 km from Ambadala and around 78 km from Rayagada . Jagadalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulasipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulasipadar is 424814. The village covers a total geographical area of 674 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Tulasipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Tulasipadar village had a total population of 383 people, including 176 males and 207 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.05%, with male literacy at 32.39% and female literacy at 8.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulasipadar

Tulasipadar 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 Tulasipadar

Tulasipadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tulasipadar is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Tulasipadar is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulasipadar

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

Health Facilities in Tulasipadar

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

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