Teker

Teker is a village located in Kupwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from Kupwara, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Teker village. As per 2009 stats, Tikker is the gram panchayat of Teker village.

Teker has its own place in the vibrant Kupwara region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Teker

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Teker is 000057. The village spans a total geographical area of 140.4 hectares. Kupwara is nearest town to Teker village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

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Population of Teker

Below is a concise population overview of Teker as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,781 4,618 1,163
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 551 294 257
Scheduled Castes (SC) 24 24 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 11 11 N/A
Literate Population 4,684 4,058 626
Illiterate Population 1,097 560 537

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Teker village:

  • The total population of Teker village is around 5,781, including approximately 4,618 males and 1,163 females, with a sex ratio of 251 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 551 children aged 0–6 years in Teker village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Teker village has 24 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 11 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Teker village is about 81.02%, with male literacy at 87.87% and female literacy at 53.83%.
  • There are around 365 households in Teker village.

Connectivity of Teker

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Teker. As per the 2011 stats, Teker had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Teker

Knowing the nearby villages of Teker helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Teker.

Zangli Kasheera Manigah Lashdat Hayihama Halmat Pora Buhi Pora Gund Gushi Gushi Batter Gam Gulgam Checki Kaliloan

Frequently Asked Questions about Teker

Where is Teker located?
Teker village is situated in Kupwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Teker?
The Gram Panchayat of Teker is Tikker (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Teker as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Teker is 5,781, with 4,618 males and 1,163 females.
How many households are there in Teker as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Teker village has a total of 365 households.
What is the literacy rate in Teker as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Teker is 81.02%. The male literacy rate is 87.87%, while the female literacy rate is 53.83%.