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

As per Census 2011, Tentei village has a total population of 2,563 people, consisting of 1,340 males and 1,223 females. The village has 627 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,583 literate and 980 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,906 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5631,3401,223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)366201165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,906987919
Literate Population1,583929654
Illiterate Population980411569

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SolaganEast1.02 km
PakharNorth1.73 km
BalarampurWest1.93 km
AharpurEast2.00 km
MulakaedaEast2.16 km
MallipurNorth2.66 km
BalangaNorth-West2.71 km
ParsurampurEast2.72 km
KantabankiWest2.96 km
GudSouth-East3.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tentei

Where is Tentei located?

Tentei village is located in Soro Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tentei?

Tentei is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tentei?

The pincode of Tentei is 756046.

What is the population of Tentei?

Tentei has a total population of 2,563, including 1,340 males and 1,223 females.

How many households are there in Tentei?

There are 627 households in Tentei.

What is the literacy rate in Tentei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tentei is 61.76%. Male literacy is 69.33% and female literacy is 53.48%.