Tentulia village, Nayagram block | Pincode 721135

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Tentulia is a village in Nayagram mandal, Jhargram district, West Bengal. It has a population of 331 residents distributed across 58 households, with a literacy rate of 52%. The village falls under PIN code 721135.

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SUNIL HANSDA

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LGD code: 340904
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population: 331
Households: 58
Literacy rate: 52%
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 193
Distance to district centre: 77 km
Distance to mandal centre: 115 km
Distance to Kolkata: 156 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1086 km
Nearest railway station: Bankura Jn. · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gunnath PHC · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Tentulia compares

By population, Tentulia ranks #166 of 336 villages in Nayagram mandal.

Literacy rate

52.0%

−3.8% vs mandal average

Tentulia: 52.0%
Nayagram mandal: 55.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

936

−52 vs mandal average

Tentulia: 936
Nayagram mandal: 988

Household size

people per home

5.7

+1.3 vs mandal average

Tentulia: 5.7
Nayagram mandal: 4.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Tentulia at a glance

Tentulia is a village of 331 people in 58 households (Census 2011) in Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 166th-largest of 336 villages in Nayagram block. Literacy is 52%, 4 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. It lies 77 km from the Jhargram district centre, 17 km from Aguri Band Punisol, the nearest town, 20 km from Bankura Jn. railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721135, served by Kultikri post office; the LGD village code is 340904. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gunnath PHC, 1 km away. The sarpanch is SUNIL HANSDA, and the village votes in Nayagram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amiya Kisku. The population is estimated at 390 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tentulia · this village	331	52%	—
Tentulia · Mohammad Bazar	901	48%	0 km N
Tentulia · Raghunathpur - II	596	32%	0 km N
Tentulia · Gopiballavpur - II	469	74%	0 km N
Tentulia · Chandankiyari	3,470	52%	0 km N
Tentulia · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	3,228	56%	0 km N
Tentulia · Indpur	1,085	65%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tentulia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 71.87
Irrigated area (ha): 4
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Tentulia

LGD code: 340904
Pincode: 721135
Post office: Kultikri
Population (Census 2011): 331
Population (projected 2026): 390
Households: 58
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 936
Literacy rate: 52.0%
Coordinates: 23.09239°N, 86.94498°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nayagram
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Amiya Kisku
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNIL HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Nayagram

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Tentulia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

331

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

390

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 331Census 2011
Households: 58Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3902026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 682026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Tentulia

Mandal centre

Nayagram · ≈ 115 km

≈ 3 h 55 min by car · 4 h 39 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 77 km

≈ 2 h 38 min by car · 3 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 22,193 people

Aguri Band Punisol · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata156 kmcapital
Hyderabad1086 km
Delhi1151 km
Chennai1317 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBankura Jn.20 km
Bus stopBankura SBSTC Bus Depot18 km
Hospital / PHCGunnath PHC1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India3 km
Petrol pumpPetrol pump7 km
CollegeKhatra Adibashi Mahavidyalaya13 km
Police stationHirbandh Police Station14 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Tentulia

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shyam Sundar templeTemple1.3 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Tentulia

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓Araldihi High SchoolHigh school3.2 km ↗

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

Reported by Matters India.

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadiyesterday
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India3 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
vajiramandravi.com8 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Tentulia

What is the pincode of Tentulia?

The pincode of Tentulia, Nayagram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721135. The post office is Kultikri.

Which post office delivers to Tentulia?

Mail for Tentulia is delivered through Kultikri post office, pincode 721135, in Nayagram block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tentulia located?

Tentulia is a village in Nayagram block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Tentulia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tentulia village has a population of 331 across 58 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tentulia?

The current sarpanch of Tentulia gram panchayat is SUNIL HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tentulia in?

Tentulia falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tentulia in?

Tentulia falls under the Nayagram assembly constituency (AC #220) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Tentulia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tentulia village is 52.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Tentulia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tentulia village is 936 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tentulia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tentulia, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Tentulia from Jhargram district centre?

Tentulia is approximately 77 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Tentulia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tentulia village is 340904.

Which is the nearest town to Tentulia?

Aguri Band Punisol (population 22,193, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Tentulia in a straight line.

How big is Tentulia compared to other villages in Nayagram block?

Tentulia ranks 166 of 336 villages in Nayagram block by Census 2011 population (331 residents).

How far is Tentulia from Kolkata?

Tentulia is about 156 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 203 km.

How far is Tentulia from Hyderabad?

Tentulia is about 1086 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1412 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Tentulia?

Bankura Jn. is the nearest railway station to Tentulia, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Tentulia?

Bankura SBSTC Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop to Tentulia, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tentulia?

Gunnath PHC is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tentulia, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Tentulia?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Tentulia, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Tentulia?

Petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Tentulia, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Tentulia?

Tentulia falls under Nayagram assembly constituency (AC 220). The sitting MLA is Amiya Kisku (BJP).

Who is the MP for Tentulia?

Tentulia is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

Which schools and colleges are near Tentulia?

Within 5 km of Tentulia: Araldihi High School (3.2 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Tentulia in 2026?

Tentulia is estimated at 390 people in 2026, up about 18% from 331 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tentulia in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Tentulia in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Tentulia?

SUNIL HANSDA is the sarpanch of Tentulia gram panchayat, Nayagram block. See the sarpanch list of Nayagram block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)