Thikri
Thikri is a Town and Tehsil in Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Thikri Block (CD) is 03556. The total area of Thikri Tehsil is 316 km², which includes 311.13 km² of rural area and 5.13 km² of urban area. Thikri has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thikri Tehsil
Thikri Tehsil has a total of 57 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Thikri Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhali | Abhali | Anjad (35 km) |
| 2 | Ajandi | Dewla | Anjad (27 km) |
| 3 | Anantpura | Thikri | Dhamnod (20 km) |
| 4 | Badsalaya | Barsalay Barufatak | Anjad (45 km) |
| 5 | Baghadi | Baghadi | Anjad (45 km) |
| 6 | Balgaon | Balgaon | Anjad (27 km) |
| 7 | Bhatgawala | Rangaon | Anjad (31 km) |
| 8 | Brahamangaon | Bramhangaon | Anjad (35 km) |
| 9 | Bunderkachh | Bandarkachh | Anjad (26 km) |
| 10 | Chainpura | Chichali | Anjad (37 km) |
| 11 | Chichli | Chichali | Anjad (38 km) |
| 12 | Dabhad | Dabhad | Anjad (35 km) |
| 13 | Dawana | Dawana | Anjad (27 km) |
| 14 | Deola | Dewla | Anjad (27 km) |
| 15 | Dewada | Madranya | Anjad (51 km) |
| 16 | Gawala | Chichali | Anjad (37 km) |
| 17 | Ghatti | Balgaon | Anjad (27 km) |
| 18 | Ghatwa | Ghatwa | Anjad (36 km) |
| 19 | Gholanya | Kalapani | Anjad (55 km) |
| 20 | Hasankhedi | Segwal | Anjad (35 km) |
| 21 | Hataula | Hatola | Anjad (20 km) |
| 22 | Jarwai | Jarwah | Anjad (40 km) |
| 23 | Jhiranya | Khurampura | Anjad (57 km) |
| 24 | Julwaniya | Madranya | Anjad (51 km) |
| 25 | Kakariya | Kankriya | Anjad (30 km) |
| 26 | Kalapani | Kalapani | Anjad (35 km) |
| 27 | Kapalyakhedi | Dabhad | Anjad (35 km) |
| 28 | Karamatpura | Abhali | Anjad (35 km) |
| 29 | Kerwa | Kerwa | Anjad (31 km) |
| 30 | Khedi | Jarwah | Anjad (40 km) |
| 31 | Khurampura | Khurampura | Anjad (45 km) |
| 32 | Kuwa | Kunwa | Anjad (30 km) |
| 33 | Lakhangaon | Lakhangaon | Anjad (23 km) |
| 34 | Lehadgaon | Umarda | Anjad (35 km) |
| 35 | Mandranya | Madranya | Anjad (55 km) |
| 36 | Nandgaon | Bramhangaon | Anjad (45 km) |
| 37 | Nawada Khedi | Chichali | Anjad (38 km) |
| 38 | Piparkheda | Rupkheda | Anjad (48 km) |
| 39 | Pipri | Sarverdevla | Thikri |
| 40 | Pura | Vishwanathkheda | Anjad (20 km) |
| 41 | Radkot | Bramhangaon | Anjad (20 km) |
| 42 | Rahadkot | Rupkheda | Dhamnod (18 km) |
| 43 | Rangaon | Rangaon | Anjad (27 km) |
| 44 | Raswa | Semalda Deb | Anjad (21 km) |
| 45 | Rupkheda | Rupkheda | Anjad (55 km) |
| 46 | Segwal | Segwal | Anjad (40 km) |
| 47 | Semalda | Semalda Deb | Anjad (21 km) |
| 48 | Shahpura | Rupkheda | Dhamnod (19 km) |
| 49 | Sherpura | Segwal | Anjad (39 km) |
| 50 | Sikandar Khedi | Ghatwa | Anjad (35 km) |
| 51 | Sirsala | Segwal | Anjad (45 km) |
| 52 | Sundarla | Lakhangaon | Anjad (25 km) |
| 53 | Temla | Temla | Anjad (40 km) |
| 54 | Thikri | Thikri | Dhamnod (20 km) |
| 55 | Titgaria | Vishwanathkheda | Anjad (33 km) |
| 56 | Umarda | Umarda | Anjad (35 km) |
| 57 | Vishwanath Kheda | Vishwanathkheda | Anjad (35 km) |
Population of Thikri Tehsil
The population profile of Thikri Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Thikri Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,054 | 72,233 | 6,821 |
| Male Population | 40,526 | 36,990 | 3,536 |
| Female Population | 38,528 | 35,243 | 3,285 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,744 | 10,745 | 999 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,031 | 5,479 | 552 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,713 | 5,266 | 447 |
| Literate Population | 43,320 | 38,701 | 4,619 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,594 | 23,032 | 2,562 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,726 | 15,669 | 2,057 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,734 | 33,532 | 2,202 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,932 | 13,958 | 974 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,802 | 19,574 | 1,228 |
| Total Households | 16,211 | 14,800 | 1,411 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thikri Tehsil is around 79,054 people. This includes 40,526 males and 38,528 females. Rural population is about 72,233 (36,990 males and 35,243 females), while urban population is nearly 6,821 (3,536 males and 3,285 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,744 of the population, with 6,031 boys and 5,713 girls. Rural areas have 10,745 children, and urban areas have about 999 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 43,320 literate people in Thikri Tehsil, including 25,594 literate males and 17,726 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,701 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,619 people.
- About 35,734 people in Thikri Tehsil are not literate, including 14,932 males and 20,802 females. Rural areas include 33,532 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,202 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,211 households, with 14,800 in villages and 1,411 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thikri Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,658 | 9,321 | 1,337 |
| SC Male Population | 5,401 | 4,707 | 694 |
| SC Female Population | 5,257 | 4,614 | 643 |
| Total ST Population | 32,617 | 31,411 | 1,206 |
| ST Male Population | 16,405 | 15,762 | 643 |
| ST Female Population | 16,212 | 15,649 | 563 |
| Population Density | 250 / km² | 232 / km² | 1,330 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thikri Tehsil is approximately 10,658 people, including 5,401 males and 5,257 females. Around 9,321 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,337 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thikri Tehsil is about 32,617 people, including 16,405 males and 16,212 females. Around 31,411 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,206 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 250 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 232 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,330 people per sq. km.