Tegnahwa - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Tegnahwa is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Tengnahwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tegnahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tegnahwa is 173631. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.54 hectares and falls under the 271201 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tegnahwa

According to the 2011 Census, Tegnahwa village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 779 males and 681 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.84%, with male literacy at 47.43% and female literacy at 33.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Tegnahwa

Tegnahwa 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 Tegnahwa

Tegnahwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Tegnahwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Tegnahwa is about 40 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 Tegnahwa

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

Health Facilities in Tegnahwa

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

FAQs about Tegnahwa