Tekapar Kalan - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Tekapar Kalan is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Begamganj and around 117 km from Raisen. Markheda Gulab serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekapar Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekapar Kalan is 484201. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.9 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Tekapar Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Tekapar Kalan village had a total population of 664 people, including 369 males and 295 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 799 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.49%, with male literacy at 78.53% and female literacy at 58.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population664369295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975740
Scheduled Castes (SC)1729874
Scheduled Tribes (ST)323173150
Literate Population394245149
Illiterate Population270124146

Nearby Villages of Tekapar Kalan

Tekapar Kalan 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)
Berkhedi RajaramNorth-East1.73 km
Markheda GulabSouth-West1.98 km
DungariyaNorth2.14 km
HinnpurNorth-East3.24 km
UdkaWest3.25 km
Pipaliya BicholiEast3.51 km
RehliNorth-West4.02 km
SultanganjSouth4.09 km
Majgawan MunzaptaSouth-East4.18 km
Bamhori TitorSouth-East4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tekapar Kalan

Public transport in the Tekapar Kalan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Tekapar Kalan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Tekapar Kalan is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekapar Kalan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tekapar Kalan 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 Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tekapar Kalan

Where is Tekapar Kalan located?

Tekapar Kalan village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tekapar Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Tekapar Kalan is Markheda Gulab.

What is the pincode of Tekapar Kalan?

The pincode of Tekapar Kalan is 464570.

What is the population of Tekapar Kalan?

Tekapar Kalan had a total population of 664, including 369 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Tekapar Kalan?

Tekapar Kalan had 127 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tekapar Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekapar Kalan was 69.49%. Male literacy was 78.53% and female literacy was 58.43%.