Tentulia - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Tentulia is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 5.3 km from Barasat. Chhoto Jagulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulia is 323189. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.59 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tentulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barasat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia village had a total population of 1,823 people, including 946 males and 877 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 71.69%.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Tentulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tentulia is about 5.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 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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