Tendra - Banei, Sundargarh

Tendra is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kasada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tendra is 385204. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Tendra

According to the 2011 Census, Tendra village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 649 males and 679 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 68.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Tendra

Tendra 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 Tendra

Tendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Tendra is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Tendra 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 Tendra

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

Health Facilities in Tendra

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

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