Tulsipur - Colonelganj, Gonda

Tulsipur is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Tulsipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulsipur is 175079. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.87 hectares and falls under the 271125 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tulsipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Colonelganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tulsipur

According to the 2011 Census, Tulsipur village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 571 males and 459 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 804 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 53.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,030571459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407367
Scheduled Castes (SC)533419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population626415211
Illiterate Population404156248

Nearby Villages of Tulsipur

Tulsipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaranpurEast1.25 km
DurgorwaWest1.55 km
Narayanpur MardanNorth-West1.64 km
Sarainya ChaubeyNorth1.74 km
Belwa NoharSouth-East1.99 km
SubhagpurSouth-West2.57 km
ThakurapurNorth-West2.61 km
Thathiya MathiyaWest2.69 km
SidhawNorth2.80 km
KhargupurSouth-East3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulsipur

Tulsipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gonda Kachahri, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Tulsipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulsipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tulsipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tulsipur

Where is Tulsipur located?

Tulsipur village is located in Colonelganj Tehsil, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulsipur?

Tulsipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tulsipur?

The pincode of Tulsipur is 271125.

What is the population of Tulsipur?

Tulsipur had a total population of 1,030, including 571 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Tulsipur?

Tulsipur had 187 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tulsipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulsipur was 70.34%. Male literacy was 83.33% and female literacy was 53.83%.