Than - Rajpur, Barwani
Than is a village situated in the Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Than village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Than is 478366. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.44 hectares and falls under the 451449 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Than village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Than
As per Census 2011, Than village has a total population of 1,492 people, consisting of 760 males and 732 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 900 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Than are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,492 | 760 | 732 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 189 | 93 | 96 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,105 | 561 | 544 |
| Literate Population | 900 | 538 | 362 |
| Illiterate Population | 592 | 222 | 370 |
Nearby Villages of Than
Than 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sangwi (than) | North | 2.79 km |
| Padala (kadwi) | South | 3.18 km |
| Bakwadi | West | 3.20 km |
| Lingwa | West | 3.89 km |
| Relva Buzurg | North-West | 4.51 km |
| Chitawal | East | 4.72 km |
| Kholgaon | South | 4.74 km |
| Kadwi | South | 5.34 km |
| Badsalaya | North | 6.18 km |
| Khajuri | North | 6.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Than
Than is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Than is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Than is about 48 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 Than
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Than village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Than
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Than village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Than
Where is Than located?
Than village is located in Rajpur Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Than?
Than is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Than?
The pincode of Than is 451449.
What is the population of Than?
Than has a total population of 1,492, including 760 males and 732 females.
How many households are there in Than?
There are 310 households in Than.
What is the literacy rate in Than?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Than is 60.32%. Male literacy is 70.79% and female literacy is 49.45%.