Tenyasi - Arsha, Purulia

Tenyasi is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Purulia. Hensla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenyasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenyasi is 331208. The village covers a total geographical area of 959.11 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Tenyasi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tenyasi

According to the 2011 Census, Tenyasi village had a total population of 1,927 people, including 996 males and 931 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.63%, with male literacy at 67.83% and female literacy at 45.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 876.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenyasi

Tenyasi 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 Tenyasi

Tenyasi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Tenyasi is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tenyasi is about 20.6 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 Tenyasi

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

Health Facilities in Tenyasi

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

FAQs about Tenyasi