Tekapar - Bori, Durg

Tekapar is a village situated in the Bori tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dhamdha and around 35 km from Durg. Tekapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekapar is 442474. The village covers a total geographical area of 728.2 hectares and falls under the 491001 pincode. Dhamdha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tekapar

According to the 2011 Census, Tekapar village had a total population of 1,485 people, including 739 males and 746 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 89.16% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,485739746
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266130136
Scheduled Castes (SC)367184183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population952543409
Illiterate Population533196337

Nearby Villages of Tekapar

Tekapar 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)
TumakhurdNorth-East1.55 km
Parsada KhurdEast2.12 km
Khilora KhurdNorth2.43 km
GhasraNorth-East2.86 km
GadadihSouth-West2.90 km
BoribuzurgSouth-East3.26 km
ArsiWest3.47 km
Sukhri KalanNorth-West3.52 km
FundaSouth3.58 km
TumakalanNorth-East3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tekapar

Tekapar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamdha to Tekapar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Tekapar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekapar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tekapar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tekapar

Where is Tekapar located?

Tekapar village is located in Bori Tehsil, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tekapar?

Tekapar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tekapar?

The pincode of Tekapar is 491001.

What is the population of Tekapar?

Tekapar had a total population of 1,485, including 739 males and 746 females.

How many households are there in Tekapar?

Tekapar had 343 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tekapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekapar was 78.10%. Male literacy was 89.16% and female literacy was 67.05%.