Thentana - Delanga, Puri

Thentana is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sripurosttampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thentana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thentana is 408647. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Thentana

According to the 2011 Census, Thentana village had a total population of 700 people, including 365 males and 335 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.94%, with male literacy at 90.06% and female literacy at 79.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310.

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

Nearby Villages of Thentana

Thentana 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 Thentana

Thentana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Thentana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Thentana is about 30 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 Thentana

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

Health Facilities in Thentana

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

FAQs about Thentana