Tekonia

Tekonia is a village located in Mathabhanga I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from sub-district headquarter Mathabhanga (tehsildar office) and 35.9km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Pachagarh is the gram panchayat of Tekonia village.

Here you can discover what makes Tekonia unique in its vibrant Mathabhanga I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Tekonia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tekonia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tekonia is 307964. The village spans a total geographical area of 240.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736146. Mathabhanga is nearest town to Tekonia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tekonia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mathabhanga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Tekonia

According to the 2011 Census, Tekonia has a total population of about 981, with approximately 521 males and 460 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 103 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 648 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.46%, with male literacy at about 77.74% and female literacy near 64.35%. There are around 226 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tekonia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tekonia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tekonia. As per the 2011 stats, Tekonia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tekonia

Knowing the nearby villages of Tekonia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tekonia.

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