Tentulhiti - Para, Purulia

Tentulhiti is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Para and around 62.4 km from Purulia. Para serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentulhiti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentulhiti is 330065. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.45 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Tentulhiti

As per Census 2011, Tentulhiti village has a total population of 3,341 people, consisting of 1,739 males and 1,602 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,958 literate and 1,383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 537 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentulhiti

Tentulhiti 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 Tentulhiti

Tentulhiti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Tentulhiti is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tentulhiti is about 62.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentulhiti

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

Health Facilities in Tentulhiti

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

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