Tentulia - Nilagiri, Balasore

Tentulia is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Berhampur and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Tentulia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulia is 393254. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 756058 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Nilgiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tentulia

As per Census 2011, Tentulia village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 663 males and 641 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 733 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 638 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Tentulia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tentulia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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