Tegharia - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Tegharia is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 7.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dogachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tegharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tegharia is 321744. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.77 hectares and falls under the 741161 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Krishnanagar Uttar 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 473 people, including 240 males and 233 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.06%, with male literacy at 50.70% and female literacy at 39.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Tegharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalal Khali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Tegharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Tegharia is about 7.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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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