Tegharia - Kaliganj, Nadia

Tegharia is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 27.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hatgachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tegharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tegharia is 321345. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.62 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tegharia

According to the 2011 Census, Tegharia village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 688 males and 704 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.26%, with male literacy at 61.93% and female literacy at 56.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Tegharia

Tegharia 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 Tegharia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Tegharia. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Tegharia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tegharia is about 27.1 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 Tegharia

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

Health Facilities in Tegharia

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

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