Thekha - Chhatarpur, Palamu

Thekha is a village situated in the Chhatarpur subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Tari Dih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thekha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekha is 365596. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 822113 pincode.

Thekha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Thekha

As per Census 2011, Thekha village has a total population of 22 people, consisting of 14 males and 8 females. The village has 5 households and a sex ratio of 571 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 1 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population22148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)11-
Literate Population21138
Illiterate Population11-

Nearby Villages of Thekha

Thekha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RakoiSouth0.72 km
AmwaWest0.80 km
TurkadihSouth-East1.00 km
TaridihSouth-West1.69 km
GuruainNorth1.78 km
MadheyaEast1.79 km
CharainEast1.80 km
MahurawanSouth1.83 km
MarwaNorth-West1.88 km
RabdaSouth1.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thekha

Public transport in the Thekha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

Banking and Postal Services in Thekha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Thekha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thekha

Where is Thekha located?

Thekha village is located in Chhatarpur Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thekha?

The Gram Panchayat of Thekha is Tari Dih.

What is the pincode of Thekha?

The pincode of Thekha is 822113.

What is the population of Thekha?

Thekha has a total population of 22, including 14 males and 8 females.

How many households are there in Thekha?

There are 5 households in Thekha.

What is the literacy rate in Thekha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thekha is 95.45%. Male literacy is 92.86% and female literacy is 100.00%.