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.

Tejang has its own place in the vibrant Bargarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Tejang

Below is a concise population overview of Tejang as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 745 377 368
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 64 27 37
Scheduled Castes (SC) 199 104 95
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 30 16 14
Literate Population 454 285 169
Illiterate Population 291 92 199

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tejang village:

  • The total population of Tejang village is around 745, including approximately 377 males and 368 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 64 children aged 0–6 years in Tejang village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tejang village has 199 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 30 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Tejang village is about 60.94%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 45.92%.
  • There are around 189 households in Tejang village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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

Where is Tejang located?
Tejang village is situated in Barapali Tehsil, within the Bargarh district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tejang?
The Gram Panchayat of Tejang is Roxa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tejang?
The pincode of Tejang is 768029, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tejang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tejang is 745, with 377 males and 368 females.
How many households are there in Tejang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tejang village has a total of 189 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tejang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tejang is 60.94%. The male literacy rate is 75.60%, while the female literacy rate is 45.92%.