Tendera - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Tendera is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 111 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tendra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tendera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendera is 387628. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Tendera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tendera

According to the 2011 Census, Tendera village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 806 males and 758 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.27%, with male literacy at 66.47% and female literacy at 41.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,248.

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

Nearby Villages of Tendera

Tendera 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 Tendera

Tendera 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 Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Tendera is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tendera is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tendera

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

Health Facilities in Tendera

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

FAQs about Tendera