Teghra - Maharajganj, Siwan

Teghra is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Teghra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teghra is 231835. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.96 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Teghra

According to the 2011 Census, Teghra village had a total population of 2,986 people, including 1,583 males and 1,403 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 57.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Teghra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Teghra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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