Tentulia

Tentulia is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Tentulia village. As per 2009 stats, Brajarajpur is the gram panchayat of Tentulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Tentulia unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Tentulia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tentulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tentulia is 326810. The village spans a total geographical area of 144.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Tentulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tentulia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tentulia

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia has a total population of about 1,085, with approximately 564 males and 521 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 112 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 353 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 46. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.25%, with male literacy at about 78.19% and female literacy near 51.25%. There are around 228 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tentulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tentulia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tentulia. As per the 2011 stats, Tentulia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tentulia

Knowing the nearby villages of Tentulia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tentulia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tentulia