Tanki - Athner, Betul

Tanki is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dayawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanki is 485440. The village covers a total geographical area of 537.06 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tanki

As per Census 2011, Tanki village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 356 males and 348 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tanki are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tanki

Tanki 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 Tanki

Tanki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Tanki is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Tanki is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanki

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

Health Facilities in Tanki

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

FAQs about Tanki