Tengnapali - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Tengnapali is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tengnapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengnapali is 445983. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.09 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tengnapali

According to the 2011 Census, Tengnapali village had a total population of 569 people, including 280 males and 289 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.76%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 77.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Tengnapali

Tengnapali 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 Tengnapali

Tengnapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Tengnapali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Tengnapali is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tengnapali

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

Health Facilities in Tengnapali

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

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