Tentulia - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Tentulia is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Amdanga and around 15.5 km from Barasat. Taraberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulia is 323039. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.7 hectares and falls under the 743126 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia village had a total population of 3,139 people, including 1,602 males and 1,537 females, living in 747 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.38%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 74.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,958, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulia

Tentulia 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 Tentulia

Tentulia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kankinara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Tentulia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tentulia is about 15.5 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 Tentulia

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

Health Facilities in Tentulia

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

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