Tikariya - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Tikariya is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Tikaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikariya is 488461. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.5 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tikariya

As per Census 2011, Tikariya village has a total population of 1,181 people, consisting of 617 males and 564 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 123 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,181617564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217102115
Scheduled Castes (SC)1236756
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240129111
Literate Population658417241
Illiterate Population523200323

Nearby Villages of Tikariya

Tikariya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KutarhiyaEast2.16 km
Kursi KolaSouth2.30 km
Deosari IndoreNorth-East2.48 km
GhunsurWest2.65 km
SinghwaraNorth2.73 km
BhaiswahiNorth-West3.18 km
PoniyaSouth-East4.18 km
ChhataSouth4.26 km
MuhasSouth-West4.39 km
BaderaSouth4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tikariya

Tikariya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patwara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Tikariya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Tikariya is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tikariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tikariya

Where is Tikariya located?

Tikariya village is located in Vijayraghavgarh Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tikariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Tikariya is Tikaria.

What is the pincode of Tikariya?

The pincode of Tikariya is 483501.

What is the population of Tikariya?

Tikariya has a total population of 1,181, including 617 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Tikariya?

There are 253 households in Tikariya.

What is the literacy rate in Tikariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikariya is 55.72%. Male literacy is 67.59% and female literacy is 42.73%.