Tendi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Tendi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Laxmipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tendi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendi is 414782. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tendi

According to the 2011 Census, Tendi village had a total population of 761 people, including 202 males and 559 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 2,767 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 54.94% and female literacy at 75.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 753.

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

Nearby Villages of Tendi

Tendi 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 Tendi

Tendi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Tendi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Tendi 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 Tendi

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

Health Facilities in Tendi

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

FAQs about Tendi