Thangoan - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Thangoan is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Thangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thangoan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thangoan is 476941. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.05 hectares and falls under the 451221 pincode. Mandleshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Thangoan

According to the 2011 Census, Thangoan village had a total population of 3,093 people, including 1,579 males and 1,514 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.47%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 59.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Thangoan

Thangoan 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 Thangoan

Thangoan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kalkund, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandleshwar to Thangoan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Thangoan is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thangoan

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

Health Facilities in Thangoan

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

FAQs about Thangoan