Tentei - Soro, Balasore

Tentei is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Soro and around 48 km from Baleshwar. Tentei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentei is 394006. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Tentei

According to the 2011 Census, Tentei village had a total population of 2,563 people, including 1,340 males and 1,223 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 81.56% and female literacy at 61.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,906.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentei

Tentei 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 Tentei

Public transport in the Tentei is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Tentei is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Tentei is about 48 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 Tentei

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

Health Facilities in Tentei

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

FAQs about Tentei