Tantabahal - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Tantabahal is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Talbahali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tantabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tantabahal is 384948. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Tantabahal 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 Tantabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Tantabahal village had a total population of 184 people, including 98 males and 86 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.07%, with male literacy at 50.54% and female literacy at 36.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Tantabahal

Tantabahal 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 Tantabahal

Tantabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Tantabahal is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tantabahal is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tantabahal

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

Health Facilities in Tantabahal

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

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