Teraha - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Teraha is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Teraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teraha is 214253. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.51 hectares and falls under the 231212 pincode.

Teraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Teraha

As per Census 2011, Teraha village has a total population of 2,212 people, consisting of 1,160 males and 1,052 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 1,158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 718 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Teraha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2121,1601,052
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386198188
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)718375343
Literate Population1,054688366
Illiterate Population1,158472686

Nearby Villages of Teraha

Teraha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nimiya DihNorth-West1.44 km
KalingarEast1.94 km
DewarhiNorth-East2.03 km
Deo PuraWest2.15 km
PakariSouth-East2.64 km
PolawaNorth-East2.81 km
DighulSouth-West2.90 km
DhuriyaNorth-East2.98 km
KhajuriWest3.05 km
HirachakNorth3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Teraha

Teraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Teraha is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teraha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Teraha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Teraha

Where is Teraha located?

Teraha village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Teraha?

Teraha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Teraha?

The pincode of Teraha is 231212.

What is the population of Teraha?

Teraha has a total population of 2,212, including 1,160 males and 1,052 females.

How many households are there in Teraha?

There are 375 households in Teraha.

What is the literacy rate in Teraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Teraha is 47.65%. Male literacy is 59.31% and female literacy is 34.79%.