Tengra - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Tengra is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Guma and around 13.4 km from Barasat. Dighara Malikberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tengra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengra is 322953. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.8 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tengra

As per Census 2011, Tengra village has a total population of 2,878 people, consisting of 1,480 males and 1,398 females. The village has 693 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,170 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tengra are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8781,4801,398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)363197166
Scheduled Castes (SC)331419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)752
Literate Population2,1701,1401,030
Illiterate Population708340368

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalsaEast0.74 km
KadpurNorth0.90 km
ArkhaliWest1.50 km
AmdangaNorth-West1.60 km
BalishaEast1.81 km
Randhan GachhaSouth-West2.19 km
BagpulNorth2.26 km
DighraSouth2.35 km
NapraNorth-East2.42 km
KhaliaWest2.55 km

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 Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Tengra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Tengra is about 13.4 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 Tengra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tengra

Where is Tengra located?

Tengra village is located in Habra - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tengra?

The Gram Panchayat of Tengra is Dighara Malikberia.

What is the pincode of Tengra?

The pincode of Tengra is 743234.

What is the population of Tengra?

Tengra has a total population of 2,878, including 1,480 males and 1,398 females.

How many households are there in Tengra?

There are 693 households in Tengra.

What is the literacy rate in Tengra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tengra is 75.40%. Male literacy is 77.03% and female literacy is 73.68%.