Tekari subdivision

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Tekari subdivision
Subdivision
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Tekari subdivision
Location in Bihar, India
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Tekari subdivision
Tekari subdivision (India)
Coordinates: 24°56′01″N84°50′30″E / 24.9335664°N 84.8416651°E / 24.9335664; 84.8416651
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Bihar
District Gaya
Headquarters Tekari
Area
  Total
237.06 km2 (91.53 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
260,511
  Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Languages
  Official / RegionalHindi (official); Magahi (regional)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
824236
Vehicle registration BR-02

Tekari subdivision (also recorded as Tikari in official census publications) is an administrative subdivision of Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. The administrative headquarters is located at the town of Tekari. The subdivision is one of four in Gaya district and comprises both rural areas and the Tekari Nagar Panchayat (town). [1] [2]

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Geography

Tekari subdivision is situated in the north-western part of Gaya district, centred near 24°56′01″N84°50′30″E / 24.9335664°N 84.8416651°E / 24.9335664; 84.8416651 . The terrain is largely flat with some gentle undulations typical of the southern Gangetic plain. The district's main river, the Falgu, flows in the wider Gaya area, while most streams in the Tekari subdivision are seasonal. Groundwater in the area occurs in alluvial aquifers, and the Central Ground Water Board has undertaken resource assessment for sustainable management. [3] According to the district disaster management plan, the area has limited flood hazard compared with northern Bihar, though low-lying areas may face waterlogging during heavy rainfall. [4]

Administration

Tekari subdivision is one of four revenue subdivisions of Gaya district. Its headquarters is located at Tekari. The subdivision consists of the following community development blocks: [5]

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Tekari subdivision had a population of 260,511 (135,196 males and 125,315 females) over an area of 237.06 km². The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The literacy rate stood at 68.5% overall (79.5% male literacy and 56.5% female literacy). [6] [7] Scheduled Castes formed about 24.8% of the population, while Scheduled Tribes accounted for less than 0.1%. [8]

Economy

The economy of Tekari subdivision is primarily agricultural. Most workers are engaged in cultivation and agricultural labour, while small-scale trade and services are concentrated in Tekari town and block headquarters. [9]

Transport

Transport in the subdivision is supported by district and state highways along with rural roads connecting villages to Tekari town and to Gaya city. Bus services and road connectivity details are recorded in the District Census Handbook. The nearest major railway station is located at Gaya, the district headquarters. [10]

Education and public services

The District Census Handbook records the presence of primary and secondary schools, anganwadi centres, and health sub-centres in villages across the subdivision. Tekari town hosts block-level administrative offices, secondary schools, and a primary health centre serving the rural population. [11] [12]

See also

References

  1. "Subdivision and Blocks". District Administration, Gaya. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. "A-01: Number of villages, towns, households, population and area (2011)". Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  3. "Gaya District — Ground Water Information" (PDF). Central Ground Water Board, Government of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  4. "District Disaster Management Plan — Gaya" (PDF). District Administration Gaya. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  5. "Subdivision and Blocks". District Administration, Gaya. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  6. "District Census Handbook: Gaya — Primary Census Abstract" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  7. "District Census Handbook: Gaya — Village & Town Directory" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  8. "PCA (SC) and PCA (ST) — District Gaya". Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  9. "District Census Handbook: Gaya — Village & Town Directory" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  10. "District Census Handbook: Gaya — Village & Town Directory" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  11. "District Census Handbook: Gaya — Village & Town Directory" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  12. "District Health Action Plan — Gaya" (PDF). State Health Society, Bihar. Retrieved 29 August 2025.