Tenkar

Tenkar is a village located in Bhairabsingipur tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairabsingipur (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Gujuniguda is the gram panchayat of Tenkar village.

Here you can discover what makes Tenkar unique in its vibrant Bhairabsingipur-Koraput region. You’ll see Tenkar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tenkar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tenkar is 428354. The village spans a total geographical area of 1284 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Kotpad is nearest town to Tenkar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tenkar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tenkar

Population of Tenkar

According to the 2011 Census, Tenkar has a total population of about 3,329, with approximately 1,596 males and 1,733 females. The sex ratio is around 1085 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 590 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 455 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,031. The overall literacy rate is approximately 31.48%, with male literacy at about 44.92% and female literacy near 19.10%. There are around 900 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tenkar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tenkar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tenkar. As per the 2011 stats, Tenkar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tenkar

Knowing the nearby villages of Tenkar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tenkar.

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