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

As per Census 2011, Tukaithad village has a total population of 3,878 people, consisting of 1,941 males and 1,937 females. The village has 803 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 539 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,502 literate and 1,376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,892 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8781,9411,937
Child Population (0–6 yrs)539301238
Scheduled Castes (SC)336167169
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,892902990
Literate Population2,5021,3441,158
Illiterate Population1,376597779

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhodriSouth-East1.75 km
MelchukaNorth1.77 km
BijoriSouth-West2.52 km
DasghatWest2.89 km
RaytalaiEast3.39 km
JhirmitiNorth3.39 km
Chidiya MalSouth-East3.55 km
RamgarhNorth-East4.07 km
RatnapurNorth-West4.12 km
Manjrod KalanSouth-West4.33 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Tukaithad

Where is Tukaithad located?

Tukaithad village is located in Khaknar Tehsil, Burhanpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tukaithad?

Tukaithad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tukaithad?

The pincode of Tukaithad is 450332.

What is the population of Tukaithad?

Tukaithad has a total population of 3,878, including 1,941 males and 1,937 females.

How many households are there in Tukaithad?

There are 803 households in Tukaithad.

What is the literacy rate in Tukaithad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tukaithad is 64.52%. Male literacy is 69.24% and female literacy is 59.78%.