Teghari - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Teghari is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Tarakeswar and around 48.6 km from Chinsura. Santoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teghari is 324446. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.8 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Teghari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Teghari

According to the 2011 Census, Teghari village had a total population of 3,099 people, including 1,590 males and 1,509 females, living in 743 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.91%, with male literacy at 88.61% and female literacy at 76.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 839, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Teghari

Teghari 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 Teghari

Teghari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Teghari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Teghari is about 48.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teghari

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

Health Facilities in Teghari

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

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