Tarekela - Pithora, Mahasamund

Tarekela is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Tarekela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarekela is 446424. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.94 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Tarekela

According to the 2011 Census, Tarekela village had a total population of 1,336 people, including 679 males and 657 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 78.80% and female literacy at 55.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarekela

Tarekela 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 Tarekela

Tarekela 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 Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Tarekela is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Tarekela is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarekela

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

Health Facilities in Tarekela

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

FAQs about Tarekela