Tengra - Chakdah, Nadia

Tengra is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 23.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tengra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengra is 322254. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tengra

According to the 2011 Census, Tengra village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 576 males and 526 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.66%, with male literacy at 85.38% and female literacy at 73.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Tengra

Tengra 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 Tengra

Tengra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Tengra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tengra is about 23.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tengra

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

Health Facilities in Tengra

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

FAQs about Tengra