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

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulipada village had a total population of 841 people, including 409 males and 432 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.75%, with male literacy at 66.28% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

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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