Telikot - Kharsia, Raigarh

Telikot is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Telikot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telikot is 435225. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.42 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Telikot

As per Census 2011, Telikot village has a total population of 3,165 people, consisting of 1,569 males and 1,596 females. The village has 736 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 410 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,047 literate and 1,118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,067 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Telikot are given below:

Nearby Villages of Telikot

Telikot 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 Telikot

Telikot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Telikot is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Telikot 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 Telikot

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

Health Facilities in Telikot

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

FAQs about Telikot