Telguda - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Telguda is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Bhilai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telguda is 447437. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.75 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Telguda

According to the 2011 Census, Telguda village had a total population of 788 people, including 387 males and 401 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 61.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Telguda

Telguda 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 Telguda

Telguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Telguda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Telguda is about 42 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 Telguda

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

Health Facilities in Telguda

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

FAQs about Telguda