Tantatola - Paraswada, Balaghat

Tantatola is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chhaparwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tantatola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tantatola is 498432. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.72 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Tantatola

According to the 2011 Census, Tantatola village had a total population of 327 people, including 165 males and 162 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.77%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 62.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Tantatola

Tantatola 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 Tantatola

Tantatola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Tantatola is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Tantatola 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 Tantatola

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

Health Facilities in Tantatola

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

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