Telihati - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Telihati is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Jagatballavpur and around 23.6 km from Howrah. Jagatballavpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telihati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telihati is 332702. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.98 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Telihati

According to the 2011 Census, Telihati village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,070 males and 1,116 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.19%, with male literacy at 83.35% and female literacy at 75.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Telihati

Telihati 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 Telihati

Telihati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Telihati is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Telihati is about 23.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telihati

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

Health Facilities in Telihati

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

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