Tentulia - Basta, Balasore

Tentulia is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Basta and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Kulida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulia is 392362. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia village had a total population of 741 people, including 371 males and 370 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 92.71% and female literacy at 74.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulia

Tentulia 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 Tentulia

Public transport in the Tentulia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Tentulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tentulia is about 30 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 Tentulia

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

Health Facilities in Tentulia

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

FAQs about Tentulia