Thenganal - Rampur, Sonepur

Thenganal is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Dunguripali and around 65 km from Subarnapur. Samaleichuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thenganal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thenganal is 418874. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Thenganal

According to the 2011 Census, Thenganal village had a total population of 690 people, including 340 males and 350 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.31%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 71.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Thenganal

Thenganal 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 Thenganal

Thenganal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Thenganal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Thenganal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thenganal

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

Health Facilities in Thenganal

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

FAQs about Thenganal