Tendukona - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Tendukona is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Tendhukona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tendukona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendukona is 446712. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.51 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tendukona

As per Census 2011, Tendukona village has a total population of 1,896 people, consisting of 919 males and 977 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,261 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 538 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,896919977
Child Population (0–6 yrs)251124127
Scheduled Castes (SC)1214873
Scheduled Tribes (ST)538253285
Literate Population1,261682579
Illiterate Population635237398

Nearby Villages of Tendukona

Tendukona 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)
SalhebhanthaNorth1.56 km
BhikhapaliEast1.77 km
TilaidadarSouth-West2.83 km
ThakuripaliSouth-East2.95 km
PandrikharNorth3.00 km
SaraipaliSouth-West3.10 km
ShikaripaliEast3.40 km
SamharSouth3.72 km
KumharimudaNorth-East3.89 km
KausaraSouth-East4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tendukona

Tendukona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Tendukona is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Tendukona is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tendukona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tendukona

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

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

FAQs about Tendukona

Where is Tendukona located?

Tendukona village is located in Bagbahra Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tendukona?

The Gram Panchayat of Tendukona is Tendhukona.

What is the pincode of Tendukona?

The pincode of Tendukona is 493449.

What is the population of Tendukona?

Tendukona has a total population of 1,896, including 919 males and 977 females.

How many households are there in Tendukona?

There are 439 households in Tendukona.

What is the literacy rate in Tendukona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tendukona is 66.51%. Male literacy is 74.21% and female literacy is 59.26%.