Teterkela - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Teterkela is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bisra and around 138 km from Sundargarh. Teterkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teterkela is 384494. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Teterkela

According to the 2011 Census, Teterkela village had a total population of 776 people, including 401 males and 375 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 56.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Teterkela

Teterkela 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 Teterkela

Teterkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Link C-cabin, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Teterkela is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Teterkela is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teterkela

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

Health Facilities in Teterkela

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

FAQs about Teterkela