Tikuri - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Tikuri is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Tikari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikuri is 458056. The village covers a total geographical area of 935.11 hectares and falls under the 471606 pincode. Khajuraho is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Tikuri

As per Census 2011, Tikuri village has a total population of 4,447 people, consisting of 2,302 males and 2,145 females. The village has 884 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 769 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,915 literate and 2,532 illiterate residents. Additionally, 902 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 872 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4472,3022,145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)769395374
Scheduled Castes (SC)902469433
Scheduled Tribes (ST)872435437
Literate Population1,9151,169746
Illiterate Population2,5321,1331,399

Nearby Villages of Tikuri

Tikuri 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)
BeharkheraSouth-East2.45 km
BeniganjNorth-East3.78 km
PiraSouth-West4.22 km
BhiyatalSouth-East4.36 km
BamnoraNorth-East5.73 km
ShivrajpurSouth-East5.84 km
BamithaSouth-West6.08 km
BarakhedaEast6.43 km
ChandranagarSouth-East7.12 km
ChitraiNorth-East7.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tikuri

Tikuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.7 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 Khajuraho to Tikuri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Tikuri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tikuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tikuri

Where is Tikuri located?

Tikuri village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tikuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Tikuri is Tikari.

What is the pincode of Tikuri?

The pincode of Tikuri is 471606.

What is the population of Tikuri?

Tikuri has a total population of 4,447, including 2,302 males and 2,145 females.

How many households are there in Tikuri?

There are 884 households in Tikuri.

What is the literacy rate in Tikuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikuri is 43.06%. Male literacy is 50.78% and female literacy is 34.78%.