Tarai - Mungaoli, Ashoknagar

Tarai is a village situated in the Mungaoli tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mungaoli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Tarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarai is 500719. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 473443 pincode. Mungaoli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Tarai

According to the 2011 Census, Tarai village had a total population of 706 people, including 398 males and 308 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.17%, with male literacy at 65.50% and female literacy at 34.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarai

Tarai 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 Tarai

Tarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guneru Bamori, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mungaoli to Tarai is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Tarai is about 40 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 Tarai

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

Health Facilities in Tarai

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

FAQs about Tarai