Tendapadar - Patnagarh, Balangir

Tendapadar is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Tendapadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendapadar is 420633. The village covers a total geographical area of 1042 hectares and falls under the 767041 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Tendapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Tendapadar village had a total population of 2,614 people, including 1,304 males and 1,310 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 78.67% and female literacy at 64.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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

Nearby Villages of Tendapadar

Tendapadar 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 Tendapadar

Tendapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Tendapadar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Tendapadar is about 38 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 Tendapadar

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

Health Facilities in Tendapadar

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

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