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

As per Census 2011, Tegharia village has a total population of 1,392 people, consisting of 688 males and 704 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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