Tantra - Koida, Sundargarh

Tantra is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tensa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tantra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tantra is 384785. The village covers a total geographical area of 1136 hectares and falls under the 770042 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Tantra 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 Tantra

According to the 2011 Census, Tantra village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 578 males and 504 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 56.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 550.

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

Nearby Villages of Tantra

Tantra 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 Tantra

Tantra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Tantra is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tantra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tantra

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

Health Facilities in Tantra

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

FAQs about Tantra