Tilkai - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Tilkai is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Bela Birra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilkai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilkai is 260552. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tilkai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya 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 Tilkai

According to the 2011 Census, Tilkai village had a total population of 1,826 people, including 874 males and 952 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Tilkai

Tilkai 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 Tilkai

Tilkai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Tilkai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Tilkai 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 Tilkai

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

Health Facilities in Tilkai

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

FAQs about Tilkai