Tentulipada - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Tentulipada is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Budhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulipada is 423817. The village covers a total geographical area of 640 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Tentulipada 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 Tentulipada

As per Census 2011, Tentulipada village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 409 males and 432 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tentulipada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tentulipada

Tentulipada 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 Tentulipada

Tentulipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Tentulipada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tentulipada is about 34 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 Tentulipada

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

Health Facilities in Tentulipada

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

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