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

As per Census 2011, Tantabahal village has a total population of 184 people, consisting of 98 males and 86 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tantabahal are given below:

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:

FAQs about Tantabahal