Tikon - Nalkheda, Agar-Malwa

Tikon is a village situated in the Nalkheda tehsil of Agar-Malwa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Nalkheda and around 50 km from Shajapur. Tikon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikon is 472358. The village covers a total geographical area of 1064.89 hectares and falls under the 465445 pincode. Nalkheda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tikon

According to the 2011 Census, Tikon village had a total population of 1,839 people, including 977 males and 862 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikon

Tikon 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 Tikon

Tikon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nalkheda to Tikon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Tikon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikon

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

Health Facilities in Tikon

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

FAQs about Tikon