Thenga

Thenga is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Jarada is the gram panchayat of Thenga village.

Here you can discover what makes Thenga unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Thenga’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 Thenga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thenga is 403120. The village spans a total geographical area of 290 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759021. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Thenga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thenga 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Thenga

Population of Thenga

According to the 2011 Census, Thenga has a total population of about 1,340, with approximately 699 males and 641 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 238 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.85%, with male literacy at about 81.83% and female literacy near 67.24%. There are around 312 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thenga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thenga

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

Nearby Villages of Thenga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Thenga