Tentlo - Purulia - I, Purulia

Tentlo is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Purulia and around 42.7 km from Purulia. Dimdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tentlo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tentlo is 330952. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.24 hectares and falls under the 723103 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Tentlo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Tentlo

As per Census 2011, Tentlo village has a total population of 2,082 people, consisting of 1,058 males and 1,024 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 488 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 1,197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tentlo

Tentlo 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 Tentlo

Tentlo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Tentlo is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Tentlo is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tentlo

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

Health Facilities in Tentlo

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

FAQs about Tentlo