Tamparkela - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Tamparkela is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tamparkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tamparkela is 385009. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Tamparkela village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Tamparkela
According to the 2011 Census, Tamparkela village had a total population of 575 people, including 278 males and 297 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 75.55% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 560.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 575 | 278 | 297 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 49 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 560 | 272 | 288 |
| Literate Population | 319 | 173 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 256 | 105 | 151 |
Nearby Villages of Tamparkela
Tamparkela 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 Tamparkela
Public transport in the Tamparkela is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Tamparkela is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tamparkela is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tamparkela
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tamparkela village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Tamparkela
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tamparkela 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 Tamparkela
Where is Tamparkela located?
Tamparkela village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tamparkela?
Tamparkela is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tamparkela?
The pincode of Tamparkela is 770043.
What is the population of Tamparkela?
Tamparkela had a total population of 575, including 278 males and 297 females.
How many households are there in Tamparkela?
Tamparkela had 132 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tamparkela?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tamparkela was 66.18%. Male literacy was 75.55% and female literacy was 57.71%.