Tentulisingha - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Tentulisingha is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baisinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulisingha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulisingha is 402375. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Tentulisingha

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulisingha village had a total population of 585 people, including 302 males and 283 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.72%, with male literacy at 97.70% and female literacy at 75.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulisingha

Tentulisingha 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 Tentulisingha

Tentulisingha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Tentulisingha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Tentulisingha is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentulisingha

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

Health Facilities in Tentulisingha

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

FAQs about Tentulisingha