Tharka - Murwara Or Katni, Katni

Tharka is a village situated in the Murwara Or Katni tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Katni and around 22 km from Katni. Gubradhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharka is 488154. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.64 hectares and falls under the 483442 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Tharka

As per Census 2011, Tharka village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 411 males and 416 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 500 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tharka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tharka

Tharka 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 Tharka

Tharka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Niwar, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Tharka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharka

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

Health Facilities in Tharka

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

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