Panch Tentula - Illambazar, Birbhum

Panch Tentula is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 35.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panch Tentula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panch Tentula is 318009. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.8 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Panch Tentula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Panch Tentula

According to the 2011 Census, Panch Tentula village had a total population of 391 people, including 201 males and 190 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 69.44% and female literacy at 60.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Panch Tentula

Panch Tentula 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 Panch Tentula

Panch Tentula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Panch Tentula is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Panch Tentula is about 35.9 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 Panch Tentula

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

Health Facilities in Panch Tentula

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

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