Tekapar Khurd - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Tekapar Khurd is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Khairagarh and around 40 km from Rajnandgaon. Kalkasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekapar Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekapar Khurd is 440427. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.05 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Tekapar Khurd

As per Census 2011, Tekapar Khurd village has a total population of 697 people, consisting of 348 males and 349 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 396 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tekapar Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population697348349
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1106050
Scheduled Castes (SC)673334
Literate Population396224172
Illiterate Population301124177

Nearby Villages of Tekapar Khurd

Tekapar Khurd 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)
Udri NawagaonWest1.59 km
KalkasaSouth1.68 km
DapkaNorth-East2.08 km
JhikadahWest2.26 km
KumhiNorth-West2.33 km
Pendri KalanEast2.76 km
BaldeopurSouth-East2.94 km
GadaghatSouth-West3.18 km
Pipla KachharWest3.39 km
JurlakalanSouth3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tekapar Khurd

Tekapar Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Tekapar Khurd is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Tekapar Khurd is about 40 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 Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tekapar Khurd

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 Khurd village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tekapar Khurd

Where is Tekapar Khurd located?

Tekapar Khurd village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tekapar Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Tekapar Khurd is Kalkasa.

What is the pincode of Tekapar Khurd?

The pincode of Tekapar Khurd is 491881.

What is the population of Tekapar Khurd?

Tekapar Khurd has a total population of 697, including 348 males and 349 females.

How many households are there in Tekapar Khurd?

There are 134 households in Tekapar Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Tekapar Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekapar Khurd is 56.81%. Male literacy is 64.37% and female literacy is 49.28%.