Tejihar - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Tejihar is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 90.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tejihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tejihar is 310379. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.75 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaligong is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tejihar

According to the 2011 Census, Tejihar village had a total population of 443 people, including 240 males and 203 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.96%, with male literacy at 66.34% and female literacy at 38.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Tejihar

Tejihar 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 Tejihar

Tejihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaligong to Tejihar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Tejihar is about 90.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tejihar

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

Health Facilities in Tejihar

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

FAQs about Tejihar