Tukaithad - Khaknar, Burhanpur

Tukaithad is a village situated in the Khaknar tehsil of Burhanpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaknar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Burhanpur. Tukaithad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tukaithad is 506304. The village covers a total geographical area of 768.61 hectares and falls under the 450332 pincode. Dharni is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Tukaithad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Tukaithad

According to the 2011 Census, Tukaithad village had a total population of 3,878 people, including 1,941 males and 1,937 females, living in 803 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,892.

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

Nearby Villages of Tukaithad

Tukaithad 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 Tukaithad

Tukaithad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tukaithad, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharni to Tukaithad is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Burhanpur to Tukaithad is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tukaithad

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

Health Facilities in Tukaithad

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

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