Tekapar - Tamia, Chhindwara

Tekapar is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 92 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Jamuniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekapar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekapar is 493694. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.07 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Tekapar

According to the 2011 Census, Tekapar village had a total population of 751 people, including 388 males and 363 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.95%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 629.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekapar

Tekapar 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 Tekapar

Tekapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Tekapar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Tekapar is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekapar

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

Health Facilities in Tekapar

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

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