Tekuwari - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Tekuwari is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bhal Pahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekuwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekuwari is 214326. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.61 hectares and falls under the 231223 pincode. Duddi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tekuwari 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tekuwari

According to the 2011 Census, Tekuwari village had a total population of 890 people, including 487 males and 403 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.72%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekuwari

Tekuwari 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 Tekuwari

Tekuwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnashilla, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duddi to Tekuwari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Tekuwari is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekuwari

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

Health Facilities in Tekuwari

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

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