Tekardih - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Tekardih is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Tekardih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekardih is 201379. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.01 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Tekardih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tekardih

According to the 2011 Census, Tekardih village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 546 males and 621 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.43%, with male literacy at 86.18% and female literacy at 53.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekardih

Tekardih 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 Tekardih

Tekardih 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 Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Tekardih is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Tekardih is about 37 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 Tekardih

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

Health Facilities in Tekardih

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

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