Tentaposi - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Tentaposi is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Fania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentaposi is 389836. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Tentaposi

According to the 2011 Census, Tentaposi village had a total population of 532 people, including 260 males and 272 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.58%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 56.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentaposi

Tentaposi 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 Tentaposi

Tentaposi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Tentaposi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Tentaposi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentaposi

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

Health Facilities in Tentaposi

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

FAQs about Tentaposi