Teurhat - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Teurhat is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Piyali and around 37 km from Alipore. Nabagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Teurhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Teurhat is 333964. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.41 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Teurhat

According to the 2011 Census, Teurhat village had a total population of 4,423 people, including 2,350 males and 2,073 females, living in 968 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 63.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,134.

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

Nearby Villages of Teurhat

Teurhat 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 Teurhat

Teurhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Surjyapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Teurhat is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Teurhat is about 37 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 Teurhat

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

Health Facilities in Teurhat

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

FAQs about Teurhat