Tighra - Isagarh, Ashoknagar

Tighra is a village situated in the Isagarh tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Isagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Tigra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tighra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighra is 500022. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 473332 pincode. Isagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tighra

According to the 2011 Census, Tighra village had a total population of 454 people, including 251 males and 203 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.58%, with male literacy at 68.60% and female literacy at 42.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Tighra

Tighra 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 Tighra

Tighra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayser, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Isagarh to Tighra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Tighra is about 35 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 Tighra

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

Health Facilities in Tighra

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

FAQs about Tighra