Tenra - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Tenra is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tenra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tenra is 309641. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.19 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tenra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tenra

As per Census 2011, Tenra village has a total population of 1,522 people, consisting of 788 males and 734 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 819 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tenra

Tenra 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 Tenra

Tenra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Tenra is about 12 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 Tenra

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

Health Facilities in Tenra

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

FAQs about Tenra