Teegaon
Village in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Teegaon is a Gram Panchayat village in Pandhurna Tehsil of Pandhurna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Muka Baba is a local folk deity worshipped in Teegaon village in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The shrine of Muka Baba is an important religious place for the people of Teegaon and nearby villages. Devotees believe that Muka Baba protects the village and fulfills the wishes of those who pray with faith.
Teegaon | |
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village | |
  Teegaon Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Teegaon Teegaon (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°38′36″N 78°27′34″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Pandhurna District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Parishad |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat Teegaon |
| • Sarpanch | Domuji Warthi |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,785 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 480338 |
| Telephone code | +07164 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-28 |
| Sex ratio | 942/1000 ♂/♀ |
History and Beliefs
According to local traditions and oral stories, Muka Baba is believed to have been a spiritual figure or saint associated with the village in earlier times. Over the years, the place connected with him became a sacred site where villagers began offering prayers. Although there are no detailed written historical records, the belief in Muka Baba has been passed down through generations.
Temple and Worship
A small temple or shrine dedicated to Muka Baba is located in Teegaon village. Local residents regularly visit the shrine to pray for health, prosperity, and protection. Special prayers and offerings are made by villagers during important occasions and festivals.
Cultural Significance
Muka Baba holds a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the village. Many people from surrounding areas also visit the shrine, especially during local religious gatherings. The site is considered a symbol of faith and unity among the villagers.
Geography
It is located 79 kilometres west of the district headquarters, Chhindwara, 8 km from Pandhurna, and 244 km from the state capital, Bhopal. Teegaon is on the border of the Chhindwara District and Nagpur District and near the Maharashtra state border. It is the 26th biggest village by area in the sub district. Meanwhile, 0.04 square kilometer (1%) of the village is covered by forest.
Economy
Teegaon's economy is based mainly upon Agriculture. The village has a post office and a branch of Allahabad Bank. It has a primary school, several convents and a high school.
Transport
Teeagon is on the Nagpur-Bhopal Highway (NH47). The nearest railway station is within the village. The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (87.4 km) and RAJABHOJ international Airport, Bhopal (253.1 km).
Demographics
Politics
Village Teegaon has a Gram Panchayat, whose Sarpach is Domuji Warthi. Teegaon Lies in Pandhurna Assembly constituency, whose MLA is Nilesh Pusaram Uikey. It lies in Chhindwara Parliamentary constituency whose MP is Nakul Kamal Nath.