Tentuli - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj
Tentuli is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Jharpokharia and around 42 km from Baripada. Murunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentuli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentuli is 387915. The village covers a total geographical area of 18 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Tentuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Tentuli
Tentuli 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhururbani | North | 0.92 km |
| Mundhabani | East | 1.60 km |
| Machhakandana | South-East | 1.71 km |
| Unchagan | South | 1.82 km |
| Banmakri | North-East | 1.91 km |
| Nota | West | 2.00 km |
| Sunamuhin | South-West | 2.22 km |
| Gobindapur | North-West | 2.83 km |
| Manda | North-East | 2.83 km |
| Barunabeda | East | 2.92 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Tentuli
Public transport in the Tentuli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Tentuli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tentuli is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tentuli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tentuli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Tentuli
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 village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Tentuli
Where is Tentuli located?
Tentuli village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tentuli?
The Gram Panchayat of Tentuli is Murunia.
What is the pincode of Tentuli?
The pincode of Tentuli is 757051.