Teghari - Jaleswar, Balasore

Teghari is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Raibania and around 59 km from Baleshwar. Chamargan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teghari is 391414. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 756087 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Teghari

As per Census 2011, Teghari village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 306 males and 287 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593306287
Child Population (0–6 yrs)662838
Scheduled Castes (SC)918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18117
Literate Population463259204
Illiterate Population1304783

Nearby Villages of Teghari

Teghari 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)
BaharsaradihaSouth-West0.69 km
TaradighiSouth-East1.15 km
ChamarganSouth1.61 km
ChaphlaNorth-East1.65 km
BhitarsaradihaWest1.66 km
KankaiNorth1.79 km
NarayanpurEast1.89 km
KundulichakEast2.12 km
BajarsulSouth-East2.30 km
KadakuchaliNorth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Teghari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Teghari. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Teghari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Teghari is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teghari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Teghari

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

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

FAQs about Teghari

Where is Teghari located?

Teghari village is located in Jaleswar Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Teghari?

The Gram Panchayat of Teghari is Chamargan.

What is the pincode of Teghari?

The pincode of Teghari is 756087.

What is the population of Teghari?

Teghari has a total population of 593, including 306 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Teghari?

There are 134 households in Teghari.

What is the literacy rate in Teghari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Teghari is 78.08%. Male literacy is 84.64% and female literacy is 71.08%.