Telam
Telam is a village located in Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Katekalyan (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Dantewada. As per 2009 stats, Telam village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Telam unique in its vibrant Katekalyan-Dakshin Bastar Dantewada region. You’ll see Telam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Telam
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Telam is 450213. The village spans a total geographical area of 1385.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494552. Bade Bacheli is nearest town to Telam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.
When it comes to local governance, Telam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dantewara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Telam
Population of Telam
According to the 2011 Census, Telam has a total population of about 1,355, with approximately 653 males and 702 females. The sex ratio is around 1075 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 260 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,341. The overall literacy rate is approximately 8.41%, with male literacy at about 11.18% and female literacy near 5.84%. There are around 271 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Telam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,355 | 653 | 702 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 260 | 109 | 151 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,341 | 647 | 694 |
| Literate Population | 114 | 73 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,241 | 580 | 661 |
Connectivity of Telam
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Telam. As per the 2011 stats, Telam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Telam
Knowing the nearby villages of Telam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Telam.
Frequently Asked Questions about Telam
- Where is Telam located?
- Telam village is situated in Katekalyan Tehsil, within the Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Telam?
- Telam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Telam?
- The pincode of Telam is 494552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Telam as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Telam is 1,355, with 653 males and 702 females.
- How many households are there in Telam as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Telam village has a total of 271 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Telam as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Telam is 8.41%. The male literacy rate is 11.18%, while the female literacy rate is 5.84%.