Tharwa - Harrai, Chhindwara

Tharwa is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Tharwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharwa is 494099. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.44 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tharwa

According to the 2011 Census, Tharwa village had a total population of 608 people, including 291 males and 317 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.37%, with male literacy at 63.98% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Tharwa

Tharwa 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 Tharwa

Tharwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karapgaon, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Tharwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Tharwa is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharwa

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

Health Facilities in Tharwa

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

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