Tengra - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Tengra is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Bongaon and around 62.1 km from Barasat. Tengra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengra is 322541. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.24 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Bagda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tengra

According to the 2011 Census, Tengra village had a total population of 4,226 people, including 2,184 males and 2,042 females, living in 1,085 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.06%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 81.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Tengra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tengra is about 62.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. 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