Tulla - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Tulla is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Manteswar. Shushunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tulla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulla is 319633. The village covers a total geographical area of 472.17 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Barddhaman is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Tulla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tulla

According to the 2011 Census, Tulla village had a total population of 2,232 people, including 1,145 males and 1,087 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.28%, with male literacy at 79.98% and female literacy at 70.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 Population2,2321,1451,087
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282156126
Scheduled Castes (SC)626325301
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population1,468791677
Illiterate Population764354410

Nearby Villages of Tulla

Tulla 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)
Paschim KharampurWest0.78 km
BhandarpurEast1.03 km
BanuiWest1.62 km
PanbareaEast1.96 km
Paschim MamudpurSouth-West2.21 km
NeragohaliaSouth2.41 km
MalambaSouth-East2.70 km
MuraripurNorth-West2.72 km
ShushuniEast2.76 km
GhoradangaNorth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulla

Tulla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barddhaman to Tulla is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulla

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

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

Health Facilities in Tulla

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

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

FAQs about Tulla

Where is Tulla located?

Tulla village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulla?

The Gram Panchayat of Tulla is Shushunia.

What is the pincode of Tulla?

The pincode of Tulla is 713125.

What is the population of Tulla?

Tulla had a total population of 2,232, including 1,145 males and 1,087 females.

How many households are there in Tulla?

Tulla had 487 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tulla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulla was 75.28%. Male literacy was 79.98% and female literacy was 70.45%.