Tekura - Habibpur, Malda

Tekura is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Habibpur and around 23.7 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekura is 313154. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.32 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Tekura

According to the 2011 Census, Tekura village had a total population of 480 people, including 245 males and 235 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.62%, with male literacy at 52.83% and female literacy at 28.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekura

Tekura 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 Tekura

Public transport in the Tekura is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Tekura is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Tekura is about 23.7 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 Tekura

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

Health Facilities in Tekura

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

FAQs about Tekura