Tulin - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Tulin is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Jhalda and around 54.8 km from Purulia. Tulin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulin is 331279. The village covers a total geographical area of 761.94 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Tulin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tulin

According to the 2011 Census, Tulin village had a total population of 9,844 people, including 5,054 males and 4,790 females, living in 1,959 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 86.08% and female literacy at 66.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 820, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Tulin

Tulin 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 Tulin

Tulin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tulin, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Tulin is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tulin is about 54.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulin

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

Health Facilities in Tulin

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

FAQs about Tulin