Tenkabylu - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Tenkabylu is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Tirthahalli and around 85 km from Shimoga. Saluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenkabylu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenkabylu is 608179. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.42 hectares and falls under the 577414 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Tenkabylu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirthahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shivamogga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tenkabylu

According to the 2011 Census, Tenkabylu village had a total population of 478 people, including 237 males and 241 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 74.88% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenkabylu

Tenkabylu 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 Tenkabylu

Tenkabylu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Tenkabylu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Tenkabylu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tenkabylu

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

Health Facilities in Tenkabylu

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

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