Teram - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Teram is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Teram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teram is 434712. The village covers a total geographical area of 916 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Teram

According to the 2011 Census, Teram village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 879 males and 893 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.94%, with male literacy at 69.78% and female literacy at 46.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 868.

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

Nearby Villages of Teram

Teram 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 Teram

Teram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Teram is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Teram is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teram

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

Health Facilities in Teram

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

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