Telam - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Telam is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Telam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telam is 450213. The village covers a total geographical area of 1385.49 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Telam

According to the 2011 Census, Telam village had a total population of 1,355 people, including 653 males and 702 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.41%, with male literacy at 13.42% and female literacy at 7.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,341.

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

Nearby Villages of Telam

Telam 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 Telam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Telam. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Telam is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Telam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telam

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

Health Facilities in Telam

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

FAQs about Telam