Tentulikhunti - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Tentulikhunti is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Charbahati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulikhunti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulikhunti is 423777. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tentulikhunti

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulikhunti village had a total population of 953 people, including 476 males and 477 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.44%, with male literacy at 67.98% and female literacy at 40.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 566.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulikhunti

Tentulikhunti 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 Tentulikhunti

Tentulikhunti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Tentulikhunti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tentulikhunti is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentulikhunti

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

Health Facilities in Tentulikhunti

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

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