Tar Khedi - Petlawad, Jhabua

Tar Khedi is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Tarkhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tar Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tar Khedi is 504410. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.2 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tar Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Tar Khedi village had a total population of 1,150 people, including 576 males and 574 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.35%, with male literacy at 73.05% and female literacy at 35.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Tar Khedi

Tar Khedi 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 Tar Khedi

Tar Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Tar Khedi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Tar Khedi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tar Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Tar Khedi

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

FAQs about Tar Khedi