Tilkuda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Tilkuda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bhutuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilkuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilkuda is 384963. The village covers a total geographical area of 769 hectares and falls under the 770041 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Tilkuda 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 Tilkuda

According to the 2011 Census, Tilkuda village had a total population of 198 people, including 97 males and 101 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.52%, with male literacy at 5.33% and female literacy at 5.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Tilkuda

Tilkuda 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 Tilkuda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tilkuda. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Tilkuda is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tilkuda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilkuda

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

Health Facilities in Tilkuda

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

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