Tentulipada - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Tentulipada is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Khuntia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulipada is 423994. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 766103 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Dharmgarh 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 684 people, including 328 males and 356 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.30%, with male literacy at 60.95% and female literacy at 19.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 450.

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 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Tentulipada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Tentulipada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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