Tentula - Baliapal, Balasore
Tentula is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Baliapal and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Nuagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentula is 392072. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 756024 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Tentula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Tentula
Tentula is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Tentula
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tentula.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Tentula is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tentula is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tentula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tentula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tentula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tentula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tentula
Where is Tentula located?
Tentula village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tentula?
The Gram Panchayat of Tentula is Nuagan.
What is the pincode of Tentula?
The pincode of Tentula is 756024.