Tegharia - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Tegharia is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 84.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tegharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tegharia is 316024. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tegharia

According to the 2011 Census, Tegharia village had a total population of 820 people, including 419 males and 401 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.04%, with male literacy at 28.76% and female literacy at 22.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Tegharia

Tegharia 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 Tegharia

Tegharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Tegharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Tegharia is about 84.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tegharia

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

Health Facilities in Tegharia

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

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