Tekaura - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Tekaura is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Jamanganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekaura is 260560. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tekaura

As per Census 2011, Tekaura village has a total population of 1,184 people, consisting of 634 males and 550 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 668 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,184634550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248139109
Literate Population516336180
Illiterate Population668298370

Nearby Villages of Tekaura

Tekaura 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamanganjWest1.66 km
ParawanNorth1.82 km
JaruSouth1.97 km
BishunganjNorth-West2.02 km
GodihaNorth-East2.17 km
BirraEast2.17 km
SalempurSouth-East2.19 km
KutmanchakWest2.58 km
NagwanNorth2.94 km
Dhol BighaEast3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tekaura

Tekaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Tekaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Tekaura is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tekaura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tekaura

Where is Tekaura located?

Tekaura village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tekaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Tekaura is Jamanganj.

What is the pincode of Tekaura?

The pincode of Tekaura is 804422.

What is the population of Tekaura?

Tekaura has a total population of 1,184, including 634 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Tekaura?

There are 171 households in Tekaura.

What is the literacy rate in Tekaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekaura is 43.58%. Male literacy is 53.00% and female literacy is 32.73%.