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

According to the 2011 Census, Tekalgudiam village had a total population of 273 people, including 147 males and 126 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.18%, with male literacy at 45.22% and female literacy at 36.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

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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