Tonta - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Tonta is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dhartikachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tonta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonta is 489733. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.09 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Tonta

According to the 2011 Census, Tonta village had a total population of 178 people, including 89 males and 89 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.90%, with male literacy at 68.83% and female literacy at 53.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Tonta

Tonta 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 Tonta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Tonta. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Tonta is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Tonta is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tonta

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

Health Facilities in Tonta

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

FAQs about Tonta