Thangaon - Manawar, Dhar

Thangaon is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Thangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thangaon is 475714. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.96 hectares and falls under the 454449 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Thangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Thangaon village had a total population of 996 people, including 498 males and 498 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.32%, with male literacy at 79.72% and female literacy at 45.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 808.

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

Nearby Villages of Thangaon

Thangaon 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 Thangaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Thangaon. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Thangaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Thangaon is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thangaon

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

Health Facilities in Thangaon

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

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