Thengcha - Dahi, Dhar

Thengcha is a village situated in the Dahi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dahi and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Thengcha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thengcha is 475575. The village covers a total geographical area of 757.22 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Dahi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Thengcha

As per Census 2011, Thengcha village has a total population of 1,706 people, consisting of 893 males and 813 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 952 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,657 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,706893813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245129116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,657868789
Literate Population754486268
Illiterate Population952407545

Nearby Villages of Thengcha

Thengcha 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)
JamdaEast1.83 km
PipludNorth-West1.98 km
DasanaSouth-West2.40 km
KashtaSouth2.90 km
ChhachhkuwaWest2.97 km
SidariNorth-East3.61 km
ChichwaniyaNorth-West3.64 km
BasnaliNorth-West4.94 km
UmmedpuraNorth5.08 km
PendharwaniNorth-East5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thengcha

Thengcha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahi to Thengcha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Thengcha is about 139 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 Thengcha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Thengcha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thengcha

Where is Thengcha located?

Thengcha village is located in Dahi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thengcha?

Thengcha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thengcha?

The pincode of Thengcha is 454331.

What is the population of Thengcha?

Thengcha has a total population of 1,706, including 893 males and 813 females.

How many households are there in Thengcha?

There are 318 households in Thengcha.

What is the literacy rate in Thengcha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thengcha is 44.20%. Male literacy is 54.42% and female literacy is 32.96%.