Tendua - Sanjhauli, Rohtas

Tendua is a village situated in the Sanjhauli subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sanjhauli and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Manjhauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tendua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendua is 251521. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.4 hectares and falls under the 802220 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tendua

As per Census 2011, Tendua village has a total population of 1,579 people, consisting of 828 males and 751 females. The village has 225 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 924 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,579828751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316163153
Scheduled Castes (SC)300153147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population924582342
Illiterate Population655246409

Nearby Villages of Tendua

Tendua 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)
Rampur KalanWest0.94 km
Rampur KhurdWest1.29 km
MotihariSouth-West1.52 km
JigniEast1.55 km
RajadihEast1.68 km
KaithiSouth-East1.83 km
TilaiNorth-East1.92 km
KaraundiNorth2.03 km
JamuhariSouth-West2.18 km
MuswathWest2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tendua

Tendua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Tendua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Tendua is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tendua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tendua

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Tendua

Where is Tendua located?

Tendua village is located in Sanjhauli Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tendua?

The Gram Panchayat of Tendua is Manjhauli.

What is the pincode of Tendua?

The pincode of Tendua is 802220.

What is the population of Tendua?

Tendua has a total population of 1,579, including 828 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Tendua?

There are 225 households in Tendua.

What is the literacy rate in Tendua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tendua is 58.52%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 45.54%.