Tentulimunda - Kantamal, Boudh

Tentulimunda is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kantamal and around 110 km from Baudh. Uma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulimunda is 417884. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 762018 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Tentulimunda

As per Census 2011, Tentulimunda village has a total population of 128 people, consisting of 70 males and 58 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 828 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1287058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)523
Literate Population322210
Illiterate Population964848

Nearby Villages of Tentulimunda

Tentulimunda 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)
UmaNorth-West1.28 km
FulbahalNorth-East2.01 km
KachetmalNorth2.26 km
MasinagoraWest2.60 km
DhekalamundaNorth-West2.66 km
BarhagoraWest2.74 km
KanakuturaNorth-West2.77 km
SindhugoraWest2.78 km
GudamendaNorth3.37 km
ReghamundaNorth4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tentulimunda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tentulimunda. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Tentulimunda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Tentulimunda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentulimunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tentulimunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tentulimunda

Where is Tentulimunda located?

Tentulimunda village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tentulimunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Tentulimunda is Uma.

What is the pincode of Tentulimunda?

The pincode of Tentulimunda is 762018.

What is the population of Tentulimunda?

Tentulimunda has a total population of 128, including 70 males and 58 females.

How many households are there in Tentulimunda?

There are 32 households in Tentulimunda.

What is the literacy rate in Tentulimunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tentulimunda is 25.00%. Male literacy is 31.43% and female literacy is 17.24%.