Tongaon
About Tongaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tongaon village is 475315. Tongaon village is located in Gandhwani tehsil of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Gandhwani (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Dhar. As per 2009 stats, Tongaon village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 498.19 hectares. Tongaon has a total population of 1,551 peoples, out of which male population is 764 while female population is 787. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tongaon village is 36.43% out of which 42.80% males and 30.24% females are literate. There are about 335 houses in tongaon village.
Manawar is nearest town to tongaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
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Population of Tongaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,551 | 764 | 787 |
| Children (0-6) | 235 | 116 | 119 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,398 | 680 | 718 |
| Literate Population | 565 | 327 | 238 |
| Illiterate Population | 986 | 437 | 549 |
Connectivity of Tongaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tongaon
Where is Tongaon located?
Tongaon village is situated in Gandhwani Tehsil, within the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tongaon?
Tongaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Tongaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tongaon is 1,551, with 764 males and 787 females.
How many households are there in Tongaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tongaon village has a total of 335 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tongaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tongaon is 36.43%. The male literacy rate is 42.80%, while the female literacy rate is 30.24%.