Teashi - Santuri, Purulia

Teashi is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Santuri and around 62.9 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teashi is 330575. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.79 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Teashi

According to the 2011 Census, Teashi village had a total population of 940 people, including 493 males and 447 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 72.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900, 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 Teashi

Teashi 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 Teashi

Teashi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Teashi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Teashi is about 62.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Teashi

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

Health Facilities in Teashi

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

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