Tehang - Phillaur, Jalandhar

Tehang is a village situated in the Phillaur tehsil of Jalandhar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phillaur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalandhar. Indra Colony serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tehang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tehang is 030147. The village covers a total geographical area of 995.14 hectares and falls under the 144410 pincode. Phillaur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Tehang

According to the 2011 Census, Tehang village had a total population of 3,620 people, including 1,860 males and 1,760 females, living in 787 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.54%, with male literacy at 83.79% and female literacy at 75.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,118.

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

Nearby Villages of Tehang

Tehang 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 Tehang

Tehang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatian, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jalandhar to Tehang is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tehang

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

Health Facilities in Tehang

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

FAQs about Tehang