Tegharia - Terhagachh, Kishanganj

Tegharia is a village situated in the Terhagachh subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Terhagachh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Baigna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tegharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tegharia is 222279. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Tegharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Tegharia

According to the 2011 Census, Tegharia village had a total population of 959 people, including 513 males and 446 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 87.68% and female literacy at 45.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Tegharia

Tegharia 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 Tegharia

Tegharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Tegharia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Tegharia is about 37 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 Tegharia

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

Health Facilities in Tegharia

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

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