Tenganamal - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Tenganamal is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Rengali and around 50 km from Jharsuguda. Machida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenganamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenganamal is 380935. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 768226 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Tenganamal

According to the 2011 Census, Tenganamal village had a total population of 315 people, including 168 males and 147 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.49%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenganamal

Tenganamal 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 Tenganamal

Tenganamal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh1, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Tenganamal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Tenganamal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tenganamal

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

Health Facilities in Tenganamal

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

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