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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Tandipur, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Tandipur, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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about Tandipur village in the Patrapur block (Jarada Tehsil) of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Tandipur is a large village that serves as the headquarters of the Tandipur Gram Panchayat, which is one of the larger panchayats in the block, administering 11 villages.

📌 Overview & Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Village Name	Tandipur
Gram Panchayat	Tandipur (the village governs itself)
Block / Tehsil	Patrapur Block / Jarada Tehsil
District	Ganjam, Odisha
Pin Code	761037
Total Population (2011 Census)	1,791 people
Total Households (2011)	428
Geographical Area	206.52 hectares
Nearest Town	Brahmapur (Berhampur), approximately 51 km away

📋 Administration & Location

Administrative Role: Tandipur is a Gram Panchayat that administers a total of 11 villages. The panchayat works under the Patrapur Community Development Block.
Political Representation: The village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Location Details: Tandipur is situated approximately 70 km from the district headquarters at Chhatrapur and 40 km from the sub-district headquarters at Jarada. The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border (near Srikakulam district).
Nearby Villages: The Tandipur Gram Panchayat includes the following villages: Boripadar, Dambaruguda (Dunguruguda), Gobindarajpur, Harichandanpur, Khaira, Mahulapada, Polarajpur, Rajapur (two villages), Sahaspur, and Tandipur.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (2011 Census)

Tandipur has a total population of 1,791, with a higher female population and a literacy rate of 53.4%. The detailed demographics are as follows:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,791	867	924
Female Population %	–	48.4%	51.6%
Child Population (0-6 yrs)	215	108	107
Scheduled Castes (SC)	357 (19.9%)	–	–
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	0 (0%)	–	–
Literacy Rate	53.4%	–	22.1%
Literate Population	957	562	395
Illiterate Population	834	305	529
Working Population %	50.1%	–	–

The village has a higher female population (924 females vs. 867 males). The Scheduled Caste (SC) population forms a significant portion at 19.9% of the total population. The female literacy rate (22.1%) is significantly lower than the overall literacy rate, indicating a substantial gender gap in education.

Languages Spoken: Oriya is the local language, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the village’s proximity to the Andhra Pradesh border.

🏫 Infrastructure & Amenities

Tandipur has several educational and basic infrastructure facilities available within the village, though many advanced services are located in nearby towns.

Educational Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Pre-Primary School	✅ Available	Private pre-primary school available
Primary School	✅ Available	Government primary school available
Middle School	✅ Available	Government middle school available
Secondary School	⚠️ Limited	Nearest in Nuapentho
Senior Secondary School	⚠️ Limited	Nearest in Samataipada
Arts & Science Degree College	⚠️ Limited	Nearest in Samantapada
Engineering College	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Berhampur
Medical College	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Brahmapur

Healthcare Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Primary Health Sub-Centre	✅ Available	Available in the village

Banking & Financial Services

Service Type	Availability	Details
Post Office	✅ Available	Available in the village
Number of Banks in Panchayat	13 banks	Tandipur Panchayat has 13 banks serving the area
Landline & Mobile	✅ Available	Available
Internet Centre	⚠️ Limited	Available within 5-10 km
Private Courier	⚠️ Limited	Available within 5-10 km

Transportation

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Public Bus Service	⚠️ Limited	Available within less than 5 km
Railway Station	❌ Not Available	Nearest station more than 10 km away
Autos / Tractors	✅ Available	Available
Cycle Rickshaws	✅ Available	Man-pulled rickshaws available
Animal Driven Carts	✅ Available	Available
State Highway	✅ Available	Passes through the village
District Road	✅ Available	Passes through the village

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Facility Type	Availability
Treated Tap Water	✅ Available (all year round, including summer)
Uncovered Well	✅ Available
Hand Pump	✅ Available
Tube Wells/Boreholes	✅ Available
Garbage Collection System	❌ Not Available
Drainage System	Open Drainage System (discharged into sewer plant)

🏛️ Government Facilities & Development

BNRGSK Building

A Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra (BNRGSK) was completed in Tandipur in June 2016. This serves as a key government service delivery point at the panchayat level.

Feature	Details
Work Name	Bharat Nirman Rajeev Gandhi Sewa Kendra, Tandipur
Status	Completed (June 4, 2016)
Sanction Amount	₹16.99 lakhs
Building Area	1,425 sq. feet

Mission Antyodaya Scores

The village has been assessed under the Mission Antyodaya program, which measures village development across multiple parameters. The scores for Tandipur village are as follows:

Year	Mission Antyodaya Score
2019	39.5
2020	31.5

Scores for other villages under Tandipur Panchayat (2020):

Dambaruguda (Dunguruguda): 37.5
Polarajpur: 34.0
Sahaspur: 33.0
Khaira: 31.5
Boripadar: 30.5
Mahulapada: 30.5
Gobindarajpur: 31.0
Harichandanpur: 31.0
Rajapur (two villages): 0

Mission Antyodaya Field Survey Status (2022-23)

As per the latest Mission Antyodaya data, the Tandipur Gram Panchayat has completed all required surveys and verifications. The panchayat has 11 villages surveyed with 86 assets geo-tagged across the panchayat. Tandipur village alone has 19 assets geo-tagged.

Particulars	Tandipur Village	Panchayat Total
Field Survey Status	Completed	11 villages
Block Verification Status	Completed	11 villages
Assets Geo-tagged	19 assets	86 assets

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation in Tandipur. Key agricultural details include:

Main Crops: Paddy
Total Irrigated Area: 24.4 hectares
Irrigation Sources:
- Canals: 2.4 hectares
- Boreholes/Tube wells: 0.8 hectares
- Lakes or tanks: 2.79 hectares
- Rain water: 15.42 hectares
Forest Area: 3.98 hectares
Non-Agricultural Area: 2.04 hectares
Agricultural Power Supply: 11 hours in summer, 13 hours in winter

🛠️ MGNREGA Development Works

Tandipur Panchayat has an active record of development work under MGNREGA. Major projects completed/ongoing include:

Work Name	Category	Estimated Cost
Construction of Check Dam at Baruna Nala	Water Conservation	₹5 lakhs
Improvement of Khamara Nala	Micro Irrigation Works	₹10 lakhs
Renovation of Model Tank at Nua Bandha	Water Bodies Renovation	₹9.84 lakhs
Improvement of Batagadia Bandha	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs
Renovation of Khariheta Pond	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs
Renovation of Ranga Matia Ghai	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs
Renovation of Siva Mandira Bandha	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs
Construction of Farm Ponds (8 projects)	Works on Individuals Land	₹2-2.3 lakhs each
Road from Smassan to Buripadara, Rajapur	Rural Connectivity	₹5 lakhs
Construction of AWC Building at Tandipur (2 projects)	Anganwadi Infrastructure	₹5 lakhs each
Forest Boundary Trench at Nakoi UDPF	Drought Proofing	₹11.59 lakhs

Total MGNREGA Expenditure (2021-2022): ₹64.79 lakhs

🗺️ Villages under Tandipur Gram Panchayat

Tandipur Gram Panchayat administers a total of 11 villages. The details of these villages are as follows:

Village Name	Population (approx.)	Mission Antyodaya Score (2020)	Assets Geo-tagged (2022-23)
Tandipur (main village)	1,791	31.5	19
Boripadar	318	30.5	5
Dambaruguda (Dunguruguda)	Not specified	37.5	10
Gobindarajpur	Not specified	31.0	16
Harichandanpur	Not specified	31.0	9
Khaira	Not specified	31.5	13
Mahulapada	Not specified	30.5	4
Polarajpur	Not specified	34.0	6
Rajapur	Not specified	0	0
Rajapur (second village)	Not specified	0	0
Sahaspur	Not specified	33.0	4

Note: Boripadar is a constituent village under Tandipur Panchayat with a population of 318 and 59 households.

📝 Summary

Tandipur is a large village that serves as an important Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Patrapur block of Ganjam district. With a population of 1,791 and 428 households, it is one of the larger villages in the area. Key features include:

Demographics: Higher female population (51.6%), SC population at 19.9%, no ST population, literacy rate of 53.4% with a significant gender gap (female literacy only 22.1%)
Education: Government primary and middle schools available within the village; secondary and higher education available in nearby towns
Banking: Excellent banking infrastructure with 13 banks serving the panchayat
Healthcare: Primary Health Sub-Centre available; advanced healthcare in Brahmapur (51 km away)
Economy: Agriculture-based with paddy as main crop; 24.4 hectares irrigated through canals, tanks, and borewells
Connectivity: Good road connectivity with state highway passing through the village; nearest railway station more than 10 km away
Development: BNRGSK building completed (2016), 86 geo-tagged assets under MGNREGA, active development works including check dams, pond renovations, and rural connectivity projects

The village faces challenges with low female literacy, lack of higher education and advanced healthcare facilities within the village, no railway connectivity, and open drainage system with no garbage collection. However, treated tap water is available year-round, the village is well-connected by road, and significant development work is ongoing under MGNREGA.