Terka - Jobat, Alirajpur

Terka is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Terka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terka is 505001. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.56 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Terka

According to the 2011 Census, Terka village had a total population of 853 people, including 438 males and 415 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.43%, with male literacy at 35.44% and female literacy at 23.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 853.

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

Nearby Villages of Terka

Terka 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 Terka

Public transport in the Terka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Terka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Terka is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Terka

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

Health Facilities in Terka

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

FAQs about Terka