Tekalgudiam - Jagargunda, Sukma

Tekalgudiam is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 115 km from Konta and around 188 km from Dantewada. Pentachimli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekalgudiam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekalgudiam is 450326. The village covers a total geographical area of 1023.63 hectares and falls under the 494114 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Tekalgudiam

As per Census 2011, Tekalgudiam village has a total population of 273 people, consisting of 147 males and 126 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekalgudiam

Tekalgudiam 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 Tekalgudiam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tekalgudiam. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Tekalgudiam is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Tekalgudiam is about 188 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekalgudiam

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

Health Facilities in Tekalgudiam

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

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