Tengra - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Tengra is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from Gaighata and around 39.4 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tengra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengra is 322696. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.96 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Bangaon Dakshin 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 2,654 people, including 1,371 males and 1,283 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 73.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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 Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Tengra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tengra is about 39.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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