Tekari Tukum - Sindewahi, Chandrapur

Tekari Tukum is a village situated in the Sindewahi tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindewahi and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Samda Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekari Tukum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekari Tukum is 541040. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.62 hectares and falls under the 441222 pincode. Mul is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Tekari Tukum

As per Census 2011, Tekari Tukum village has a total population of 473 people, consisting of 249 males and 224 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 163 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tekari Tukum are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tekari Tukum

Tekari Tukum 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 Tekari Tukum

Tekari Tukum is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindewahi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mul to Tekari Tukum is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Tekari Tukum is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekari Tukum

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

Health Facilities in Tekari Tukum

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

FAQs about Tekari Tukum