Teknawas - Revelganj, Saran

Teknawas is a village situated in the Revelganj subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Revelganj and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Tekniwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teknawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teknawas is 233572. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.9 hectares and falls under the 841214 pincode. Revelganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Teknawas

As per Census 2011, Teknawas village has a total population of 3,964 people, consisting of 2,016 males and 1,948 females. The village has 696 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 674 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,202 literate and 1,762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 137 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9642,0161,948
Child Population (0–6 yrs)674359315
Scheduled Castes (SC)592292300
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1377958
Literate Population2,2021,306896
Illiterate Population1,7627101,052

Nearby Villages of Teknawas

Teknawas 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)
DeuriaSouth1.20 km
PokharbhindaNorth1.44 km
KachnarWest1.63 km
JakhuaSouth-East1.95 km
ShekhpuraSouth-West2.05 km
MajlispurNorth-East2.35 km
Pach PatraSouth2.53 km
SaraindhaSouth-West2.75 km
KhairwarWest2.76 km
SalempurSouth-East2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Teknawas

Teknawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tappa Khajuriay, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Revelganj to Teknawas is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Teknawas is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teknawas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Teknawas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Teknawas

Where is Teknawas located?

Teknawas village is located in Revelganj Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Teknawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Teknawas is Tekniwas.

What is the pincode of Teknawas?

The pincode of Teknawas is 841214.

What is the population of Teknawas?

Teknawas has a total population of 3,964, including 2,016 males and 1,948 females.

How many households are there in Teknawas?

There are 696 households in Teknawas.

What is the literacy rate in Teknawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Teknawas is 55.55%. Male literacy is 64.78% and female literacy is 46.00%.