Tentula

Tentula is a village located in Singla tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Singla (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Putura is the gram panchayat of Tentula village.

Here you can discover what makes Tentula unique in its vibrant Singla-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Tentula’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 Tentula

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tentula is 392207. The village spans a total geographical area of 52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756081. Jaleswar is nearest town to Tentula village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tentula 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 Tentula

Population of Tentula

According to the 2011 Census, Tentula has a total population of about 475, with approximately 248 males and 227 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.05%, with male literacy at about 88.71% and female literacy near 72.69%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tentula's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tentula

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

Nearby Villages of Tentula

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tentula