Tejang

Tejang is a village located in Barapali tehsil of Bargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Barapali (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Bargarh. As per 2009 stats, Roxa is the gram panchayat of Tejang village.

Here you can discover what makes Tejang unique in its vibrant Barapali-Bargarh region. You’ll see Tejang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tejang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tejang is 380472. The village spans a total geographical area of 267 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768029. Barpali is nearest town to Tejang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tejang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijepur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tejang

Population of Tejang

According to the 2011 Census, Tejang has a total population of about 745, with approximately 377 males and 368 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 199 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.94%, with male literacy at about 75.60% and female literacy near 45.92%. There are around 189 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tejang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tejang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tejang. As per the 2011 stats, Tejang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tejang

Knowing the nearby villages of Tejang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tejang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tejang