Tentarighat - Manoharpur, West Singhbhum

Tentarighat is a village situated in the Manoharpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Manoharpur and around 101 km from Chaibasa. Chhotanagra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentarighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentarighat is 377766. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tentarighat

According to the 2011 Census, Tentarighat village had a total population of 469 people, including 238 males and 231 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.38%, with male literacy at 48.92% and female literacy at 11.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 469.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population469238231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975245
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)469238231
Literate Population1139122
Illiterate Population356147209

Nearby Villages of Tentarighat

Tentarighat 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)
SonapiWest1.76 km
BaihatuNorth2.22 km
BahadaSouth-West2.45 km
Chota NagraNorth-West3.58 km
HatnaberaWest4.16 km
LipungaSouth4.63 km
RajaberaNorth4.71 km
DubilNorth5.66 km
GuaEast6.25 km
UsuriaWest6.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tentarighat

Tentarighat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gua, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Tentarighat is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentarighat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tentarighat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tentarighat

Where is Tentarighat located?

Tentarighat village is located in Manoharpur Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tentarighat?

The Gram Panchayat of Tentarighat is Chhotanagra.

What is the pincode of Tentarighat?

The pincode of Tentarighat is 833104.

What is the population of Tentarighat?

Tentarighat had a total population of 469, including 238 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Tentarighat?

Tentarighat had 97 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tentarighat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tentarighat was 30.38%. Male literacy was 48.92% and female literacy was 11.83%.