Terha Tighra - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur

Terha Tighra is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Guaar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Terha Tighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terha Tighra is 186178. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.09 hectares and falls under the 273407 pincode. Bansgaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Terha Tighra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Terha Tighra

According to the 2011 Census, Terha Tighra village had a total population of 277 people, including 140 males and 137 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.07%, with male literacy at 22.12% and female literacy at 22.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Terha Tighra

Terha Tighra 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 Terha Tighra

Terha Tighra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sardarnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansgaon to Terha Tighra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Terha Tighra 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 Terha Tighra

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

Health Facilities in Terha Tighra

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

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