Tighara - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Tighara is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Charauwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tighara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighara is 195003. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.78 hectares and falls under the 223224 pincode. Phulpur is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Didarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tighara

According to the 2011 Census, Tighara village had a total population of 669 people, including 330 males and 339 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.60%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 58.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Tighara

Tighara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Didarganj Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulpur to Tighara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Tighara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tighara

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

Health Facilities in Tighara

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

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