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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Teghra village had a total population of 1,092 people, including 546 males and 546 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 63.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Teghra