Tepatangre - Dadenggiri, West Garo Hills
Tepatangre is a village situated in the Dadenggiri subdivision of West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dadenggiri and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Tura.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tepatangre is 273126. The village falls under the 794003 pincode.
Tepatangre village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Tikrikila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Tepatangre
As per Census 2011, Tepatangre village has a total population of 500 people, consisting of 260 males and 240 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tepatangre are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 500 | 260 | 240 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 29 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 462 | 240 | 222 |
| Literate Population | 175 | 137 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 325 | 123 | 202 |
Nearby Villages of Tepatangre
Tepatangre is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Tepatangre
Public transport in the Tepatangre is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tura to Tepatangre is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tepatangre
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tepatangre village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Tepatangre
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tepatangre village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tepatangre
Where is Tepatangre located?
Tepatangre village is located in Dadenggiri Subdivision, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Tepatangre?
The pincode of Tepatangre is 794003.
What is the population of Tepatangre?
Tepatangre has a total population of 500, including 260 males and 240 females.
How many households are there in Tepatangre?
There are 105 households in Tepatangre.
What is the literacy rate in Tepatangre?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tepatangre is 35.00%. Male literacy is 52.69% and female literacy is 15.83%.