Teghra - Manjhi, Saran

Teghra is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhalua Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teghra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teghra is 233356. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 841233 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Teghra

As per Census 2011, Teghra village has a total population of 1,092 people, consisting of 546 males and 546 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 106 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,092546546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257748
Scheduled Castes (SC)324165159
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1065650
Literate Population693376317
Illiterate Population399170229

Nearby Villages of Teghra

Teghra 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)
MolnapurSouth0.40 km
Kodar MeluaEast1.39 km
NachapNorth1.39 km
KatokharSouth-East1.43 km
Bhalua BuzurgEast1.62 km
KalanNorth-East1.69 km
RaiwalSouth-West2.07 km
MohamadpurSouth-East2.12 km
SalimpattiNorth-East2.58 km
EkdengaSouth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Teghra

Teghra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Teghra is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Teghra is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teghra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Teghra 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 Teghra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Teghra

Where is Teghra located?

Teghra village is located in Manjhi Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Teghra?

The Gram Panchayat of Teghra is Bhalua Bujurg.

What is the pincode of Teghra?

The pincode of Teghra is 841233.

What is the population of Teghra?

Teghra has a total population of 1,092, including 546 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Teghra?

There are 193 households in Teghra.

What is the literacy rate in Teghra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Teghra is 63.46%. Male literacy is 68.86% and female literacy is 58.06%.