Tatam - Maharajpur, Chhatarpur

Tatam is a village situated in the Maharajpur tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Tatam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tatam is 457787. The village covers a total geographical area of 2156.57 hectares and falls under the 471501 pincode. Maharajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tatam

According to the 2011 Census, Tatam village had a total population of 5,494 people, including 2,916 males and 2,578 females, living in 1,010 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.50%, with male literacy at 69.05% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Tatam

Tatam 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 Tatam

Tatam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajpur to Tatam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Tatam is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tatam

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

Health Facilities in Tatam

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

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