Thara - Chhatarpur Nagar, Chhatarpur

Thara is a village situated in the Chhatarpur Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Chhatarpur and around 16 km from Chhatarpur. Thara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thara is 457931. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.83 hectares and falls under the 471105 pincode. Chhatarpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Thara

According to the 2011 Census, Thara village had a total population of 1,342 people, including 743 males and 599 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 806 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.79%, with male literacy at 55.34% and female literacy at 40.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Thara

Thara 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 Thara

Thara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajnagar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatarpur to Thara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thara

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

Health Facilities in Thara

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

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