Thengapara - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Thengapara is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Nutanhat and around 36.6 km from Barddhaman. Jhilu-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thengapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thengapara is 319103. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.6 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Thengapara

According to the 2011 Census, Thengapara village had a total population of 2,675 people, including 1,376 males and 1,299 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 62.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Thengapara

Thengapara 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 Thengapara

Thengapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Thengapara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Thengapara is about 36.6 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 Thengapara

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

Health Facilities in Thengapara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thengapara village are given below:

FAQs about Thengapara