Thokanbeda - Jhiranya, Khargone (West Nimar)

Thokanbeda is a village situated in the Jhiranya tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhiranya and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Thokanbeda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thokanbeda is 477897. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.99 hectares and falls under the 451332 pincode. Jhiranya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Thokanbeda

According to the 2011 Census, Thokanbeda village had a total population of 1,216 people, including 609 males and 607 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.12%, with male literacy at 48.02% and female literacy at 30.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,207.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,216609607
Child Population (0–6 yrs)265128137
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,207605602
Literate Population372231141
Illiterate Population844378466

Nearby Villages of Thokanbeda

Thokanbeda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Thokanbeda

Thokanbeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhiranya to Thokanbeda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Thokanbeda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thokanbeda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Thokanbeda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thokanbeda

Where is Thokanbeda located?

Thokanbeda village is located in Jhiranya Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Thokanbeda?

Thokanbeda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thokanbeda?

The pincode of Thokanbeda is 451332.

What is the population of Thokanbeda?

Thokanbeda had a total population of 1,216, including 609 males and 607 females.

How many households are there in Thokanbeda?

Thokanbeda had 178 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thokanbeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thokanbeda was 39.12%. Male literacy was 48.02% and female literacy was 30.00%.