Tokara - Chicholi, Betul

Tokara is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Tokara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tokara is 485713. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.14 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Tokara

According to the 2011 Census, Tokara village had a total population of 255 people, including 134 males and 121 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.51%, with male literacy at 55.08% and female literacy at 38.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Tokara

Tokara 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 Tokara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tokara. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Tokara is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Tokara is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tokara

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

Health Facilities in Tokara

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

FAQs about Tokara