Tetia - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Tetia is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Barduari and around 67.7 km from English Bazar. Malior-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tetia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tetia is 312099. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.55 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Tetia

According to the 2011 Census, Tetia village had a total population of 1,434 people, including 718 males and 716 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.19%, with male literacy at 58.18% and female literacy at 56.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Tetia

Tetia 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 Tetia

Tetia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Tetia is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Tetia is about 67.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tetia

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

Health Facilities in Tetia

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

FAQs about Tetia