Tenkasingi - Gummalakshmipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Tenkasingi is a village situated in the Gummalakshmipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Gummalakshmipuram and around 156 km from Vizianagaram. Dummangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenkasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenkasingi is 581833. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 535523 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Tenkasingi

As per Census 2011, Tenkasingi village has a total population of 152 people, consisting of 72 males and 80 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tenkasingi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1527280
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17512
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1256065
Literate Population784533
Illiterate Population742747

Nearby Villages of Tenkasingi

Tenkasingi 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)
KosangibhadraSouth-East1.43 km
RellaSouth-West1.78 km
GunadaNorth1.95 km
PalikidangaNorth-East2.54 km
DummangiSouth2.73 km
AdobaiEast3.79 km
ChappagudaSouth-West3.92 km
PedakharjaSouth-West4.11 km
PitalamingiEast4.15 km
KukkidiSouth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tenkasingi

Tenkasingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Tenkasingi is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Tenkasingi is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tenkasingi

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

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

Health Facilities in Tenkasingi

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

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

FAQs about Tenkasingi

Where is Tenkasingi located?

Tenkasingi village is located in Gummalakshmipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tenkasingi?

The Gram Panchayat of Tenkasingi is Dummangi.

What is the pincode of Tenkasingi?

The pincode of Tenkasingi is 535523.

What is the population of Tenkasingi?

Tenkasingi has a total population of 152, including 72 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Tenkasingi?

There are 43 households in Tenkasingi.

What is the literacy rate in Tenkasingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tenkasingi is 51.32%. Male literacy is 62.50% and female literacy is 41.25%.