Takari - Kukshi, Dhar

Takari is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Takari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takari is 475392. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.46 hectares and falls under the 454331 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Takari

According to the 2011 Census, Takari village had a total population of 1,060 people, including 545 males and 515 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.06%, with male literacy at 56.57% and female literacy at 43.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,044.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,060545515
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1739677
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,044536508
Literate Population444254190
Illiterate Population616291325

Nearby Villages of Takari

Takari 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)
GhodaEast2.01 km
ChitawaraNorth2.83 km
TalawadiSouth-East2.99 km
JamniNorth-West3.11 km
NehtadaNorth3.43 km
UmdaWest3.83 km
ChikapotiNorth-East4.01 km
BamanbardiEast4.14 km
DabadiSouth4.48 km
WagdiWest5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takari

Takari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Kukshi to Takari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Takari is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Takari

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

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

FAQs about Takari

Where is Takari located?

Takari village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takari?

Takari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Takari?

The pincode of Takari is 454331.

What is the population of Takari?

Takari had a total population of 1,060, including 545 males and 515 females.

How many households are there in Takari?

Takari had 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Takari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takari was 50.06%. Male literacy was 56.57% and female literacy was 43.38%.