Tekedda - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Tekedda is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 29.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekedda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekedda is 316519. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.69 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tekedda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Tekedda

According to the 2011 Census, Tekedda village had a total population of 749 people, including 374 males and 375 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 90.39% and female literacy at 72.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 567.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekedda

Tekedda 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 Tekedda

Tekedda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Tekedda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tekedda is about 29.4 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 Tekedda

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

Health Facilities in Tekedda

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

FAQs about Tekedda