Tentulia

Tentulia is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Tentulia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Beliabera is the gram panchayat of Tentulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Tentulia unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Tentulia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tentulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tentulia is 340524. The village spans a total geographical area of 37.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Tentulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tentulia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tentulia

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia has a total population of about 469, with approximately 239 males and 230 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 167 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 50. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.77%, with male literacy at about 83.26% and female literacy near 63.91%. There are around 102 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tentulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tentulia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tentulia. As per the 2011 stats, Tentulia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tentulia

Knowing the nearby villages of Tentulia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tentulia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tentulia