Tenua - Chapra, Saran

Tenua is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Tenua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenua is 233649. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 841414 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tenua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Garkha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tenua

According to the 2011 Census, Tenua village had a total population of 4,460 people, including 2,291 males and 2,169 females, living in 611 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 49.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tenua

Tenua 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 Tenua

Tenua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhapra Kacheri Jn., while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Tenua

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

Health Facilities in Tenua

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

FAQs about Tenua