Tentul Baria - Chakdah, Nadia

Tentul Baria is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Rautari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentul Baria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentul Baria is 322223. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.1 hectares and falls under the 741248 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tentul Baria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Tentul Baria

According to the 2011 Census, Tentul Baria village had a total population of 1,613 people, including 840 males and 773 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.85%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 64.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentul Baria

Tentul Baria 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 Tentul Baria

Tentul Baria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Tentul Baria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tentul Baria is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentul Baria

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

Health Facilities in Tentul Baria

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

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