Tikabali

Tikabali is a small town in Kandhamal district, a central district of Orissa state in India. The tribal town having an approximate population of 10,000 is famous for Turmeric trading. As a business centre it's economy is boomed and boosted by A.M.C.S. a co-operative society helping tribal people getting value for their tribal collections. D.I.E.T, A.M.C.S. College, Govt. High School and few Primary Schools are the educational arrangements in the location. There is only one English Medium School named as KALINGA SISU BIHAR. This institution is managed by SEVA,an NGO dedicated for the development of Tribal people of central Orissa. A 30 bed public hospital is the only health centre for this highly malaria prone locality. Recently a tahasil office has been established by the revenue department of Orissa. The town holds a weekly market on every Friday. That day people from the nearby localities attend the weekly market. The weekly market is regulated by the R.M.C. (Regulating Marketing Committee). The mobile towers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,Airtel and Reliance are functional in this town. Dungi is a nearby village where multiple temples of Lord Shiva are located. Another famous Shiva shrine known as Birupakshya Temple is situated at Chakapad. It is about 19 kilometres from Tikabali. With united efforts the inhabitants of Tikabali have constructed a Jagannath temple in the heart of the town. This temple is located on a scenic hill-top that overlooks the town. This place is well connected by well maintained road service.A number of buses ply to and fro Berhampur, Bhubaneswar and Phulbani via Tikabali. Recently theVijayawada-Ranchi corrider highway which passes through this town is completed.It has considerably enhanced the status of road communication in this area.Religious clashes between Hindu Fundamentalists and Converted Christians in the year 2008 earned some bad name to the village.However, collective efforts from both the communities has now restored peace in this naturally beautiful hilly lands..A youth club named "Mahaveer Youth Association" is working towards the development of local youths and helps the needy.