Telihar - Gazole, Malda

Telihar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Gazole and around 32.9 km from English Bazar. Karkach serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telihar is 312637. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.56 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Telihar

As per Census 2011, Telihar village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 324 males and 324 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 387 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Telihar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Telihar

Telihar 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 Telihar

Telihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Telihar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Telihar is about 32.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telihar

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

Health Facilities in Telihar

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

FAQs about Telihar