Tanda - Kukshi, Dhar

Tanda is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Tanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanda is 475348. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.7 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Tanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tanda village had a total population of 3,923 people, including 2,024 males and 1,899 females, living in 809 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,389.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanda

Tanda 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 Tanda

Tanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Tanda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Tanda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanda

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

Health Facilities in Tanda

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

FAQs about Tanda