Tentulia - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Tentulia is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Burdwan. Kshetia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulia is 320071. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.37 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tentulia

According to the 2011 Census, Tentulia village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 628 males and 608 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.07%, with male literacy at 78.11% and female literacy at 59.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Tentulia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 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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