Tentuvalasa - Badangi, Vizianagaram

Tentuvalasa is a village situated in the Badangi mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badangi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Thentuvalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentuvalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentuvalasa is 582546. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 535578 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Tentuvalasa

As per Census 2011, Tentuvalasa village has a total population of 1,190 people, consisting of 604 males and 586 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 770 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentuvalasa

Tentuvalasa 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 Tentuvalasa

Tentuvalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Tentuvalasa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Tentuvalasa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentuvalasa

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

Health Facilities in Tentuvalasa

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

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