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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Panch Tentula

As per Census 2011, Panch Tentula village has a total population of 391 people, consisting of 201 males and 190 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 221 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panch Tentula are given below:

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:

FAQs about Panch Tentula