Terhwa - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Terhwa is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Tadhwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Terhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terhwa is 184600. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.83 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Terhwa

According to the 2011 Census, Terhwa village had a total population of 1,942 people, including 1,016 males and 926 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.10%, with male literacy at 65.23% and female literacy at 39.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Terhwa

Terhwa 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 Terhwa

Terhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Terhwa is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Terhwa is about 33 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 Terhwa

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

Health Facilities in Terhwa

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

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