Tola - Lahar, Bhind

Tola is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Tola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tola is 453623. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.03 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Tola village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 999 males and 758 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 759 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.18%, with male literacy at 86.71% and female literacy at 63.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,757999758
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232111121
Scheduled Castes (SC)444258186
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population1,177770407
Illiterate Population580229351

Nearby Villages of Tola

Tola 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumhrolSouth-West1.73 km
SalampuraSouth2.11 km
BijoraNorth2.29 km
BarauaSouth-East2.60 km
BareiNorth-West2.70 km
DarampuraSouth-West2.83 km
SonsaraWest2.89 km
KhajuriEast2.90 km
DevaraNorth-West3.44 km
SajeraNorth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tola

Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Tola is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Tola is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Tola

Where is Tola located?

Tola village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Tola?

Tola is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tola?

The pincode of Tola is 477445.

What is the population of Tola?

Tola had a total population of 1,757, including 999 males and 758 females.

How many households are there in Tola?

Tola had 317 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tola was 77.18%. Male literacy was 86.71% and female literacy was 63.89%.