Tentuli-Kandha - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Tentuli-Kandha is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Barakandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentuli-Kandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentuli-Kandha is 397118. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tentuli-Kandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahakalapada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tentuli-Kandha

According to the 2011 Census, Tentuli-Kandha village had a total population of 635 people, including 322 males and 313 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentuli-Kandha

Tentuli-Kandha 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 Tentuli-Kandha

Tentuli-Kandha 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 Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Tentuli-Kandha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Tentuli-Kandha is about 40 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 Tentuli-Kandha

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

Health Facilities in Tentuli-Kandha

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

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