Tekapar - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Tekapar is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Tekapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekapar is 491493. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.43 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tekapar

As per Census 2011, Tekapar village has a total population of 1,563 people, consisting of 822 males and 741 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,018 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,563822741
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18210676
Scheduled Castes (SC)1748787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)915041
Literate Population1,018625393
Illiterate Population545197348

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunhetiNorth1.84 km
GangaiSouth2.62 km
KacharkonaEast2.68 km
KalhediSouth-East2.90 km
GuwariWest2.92 km
BhounraNorth-West3.59 km
Umarpani(amarpani)North3.63 km
SarraNorth-West3.74 km
KundaNorth3.87 km
MankapurSouth-West4.03 km

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 Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Tekapar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Tekapar is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tekapar

Where is Tekapar located?

Tekapar village is located in Tendukheda Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tekapar?

Tekapar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tekapar?

The pincode of Tekapar is 487661.

What is the population of Tekapar?

Tekapar has a total population of 1,563, including 822 males and 741 females.

How many households are there in Tekapar?

There are 433 households in Tekapar.

What is the literacy rate in Tekapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekapar is 65.13%. Male literacy is 76.03% and female literacy is 53.04%.