Tighara - Lalganj, Azamgarh
Tighara is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Tahirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tighara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighara is 195432. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.46 hectares and falls under the 276301 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Tighara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Tighara
Tighara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hilalpur | East | 0.83 km |
| Niyamtabad | North-East | 0.91 km |
| Lafia | North-West | 1.11 km |
| Kabilaha | North-West | 1.63 km |
| Lahuwa Kalan | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Tarak Dih | North | 1.85 km |
| Lodhapur | North-East | 1.91 km |
| Chak Lard | South-West | 1.95 km |
| Jigani | South | 1.97 km |
| Kota Khurd | West | 1.98 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Tighara
The nearest railway station is Dodhi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Tighara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Tighara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Tighara
Where is Tighara located?
Tighara village is located in Lalganj Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tighara?
The Gram Panchayat of Tighara is Tahirpur.
What is the pincode of Tighara?
The pincode of Tighara is 276301.