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

As per Census 2011, Tengra village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 576 males and 526 females. The village has 241 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 787 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tengra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,102576526
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1147044
Scheduled Castes (SC)528283245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20812
Literate Population787432355
Illiterate Population315144171

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DumuriaSouth1.07 km
SantraNorth-West1.09 km
BagdobNorth-East1.22 km
GoaraSouth-West1.32 km
Chak TengraNorth1.39 km
SahispurNorth-West1.90 km
Chak Chaku DangaNorth1.93 km
HariankhaEast1.95 km
MathurgachhiNorth-West2.15 km
Hing NaraSouth-East2.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tengra

Where is Tengra located?

Tengra village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tengra?

The Gram Panchayat of Tengra is Dubra.

What is the pincode of Tengra?

The pincode of Tengra is 741223.

What is the population of Tengra?

Tengra has a total population of 1,102, including 576 males and 526 females.

How many households are there in Tengra?

There are 241 households in Tengra.

What is the literacy rate in Tengra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tengra is 71.42%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 67.49%.