Tola - Dhimarkheda, Katni

Tola is a village situated in the Dhimarkheda tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhimarkheda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Tola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tola is 488834. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.04 hectares and falls under the 483332 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Tola

According to the 2011 Census, Tola village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 565 males and 549 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 57.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Tola

Tola 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 Tola

Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dundi, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Tola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Tola is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tola

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

Health Facilities in Tola

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

FAQs about Tola