Tantigram - Koida, Sundargarh

Tantigram is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Dengula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tantigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tantigram is 384791. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Tantigram 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 Tantigram

According to the 2011 Census, Tantigram village had a total population of 212 people, including 100 males and 112 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.60%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 24.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Tantigram

Tantigram 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 Tantigram

Tantigram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Tantigram is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tantigram is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tantigram

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

Health Facilities in Tantigram

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

FAQs about Tantigram