Tentulikhunti - Loisinga, Balangir

Tentulikhunti is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kandajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulikhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulikhunti is 419941. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Tentulikhunti

As per Census 2011, Tentulikhunti village has a total population of 438 people, consisting of 215 males and 223 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulikhunti

Tentulikhunti 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 Tentulikhunti

Public transport in the Tentulikhunti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Tentulikhunti is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tentulikhunti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentulikhunti

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

Health Facilities in Tentulikhunti

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

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