Tarkidih - Pathariya, Mungeli

Tarkidih is a village situated in the Pathariya tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from Pathariya and around 38 km from Bilaspur. Tarki Dih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tarkidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarkidih is 438381. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.16 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Tarkidih

According to the 2011 Census, Tarkidih village had a total population of 726 people, including 391 males and 335 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.24%, with male literacy at 78.68% and female literacy at 53.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarkidih

Tarkidih 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 Tarkidih

Tarkidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Tarkidih is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Tarkidih is about 38 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 Tarkidih

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

Health Facilities in Tarkidih

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

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