Tenkar - Majhauli, Sidhi

Tenkar is a village situated in the Majhauli tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhauli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Jamua No. 2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenkar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenkar is 503123. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.68 hectares and falls under the 486666 pincode. Majhauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Tenkar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tenkar

According to the 2011 Census, Tenkar village had a total population of 922 people, including 465 males and 457 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.04%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 70.98%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenkar

Tenkar 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 Tenkar

Tenkar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanchanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhauli to Tenkar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Tenkar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tenkar

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

Health Facilities in Tenkar

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

FAQs about Tenkar