Tentulia

Tentulia is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Kulida is the gram panchayat of Tentulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Tentulia unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Tentulia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tentulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tentulia is 392362. The village spans a total geographical area of 85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756030. Jaleswar is nearest town to Tentulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tentulia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tentulia

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia has a total population of about 741, with approximately 371 males and 370 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.09%, with male literacy at about 82.21% and female literacy near 65.95%. There are around 154 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tentulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tentulia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tentulia. As per the 2011 stats, Tentulia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tentulia

Knowing the nearby villages of Tentulia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tentulia.

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