Tikwada - Khategaon, Dewas

Tikwada is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Sannod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikwada is 474253. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.78 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Tikwada

According to the 2011 Census, Tikwada village had a total population of 723 people, including 371 males and 352 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 76.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikwada

Tikwada 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 Tikwada

Tikwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Tikwada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Tikwada is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikwada

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

Health Facilities in Tikwada

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

FAQs about Tikwada