Thonda - Bichhiya, Mandla

Thonda is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Thoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thonda is 493277. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.97 hectares and falls under the 481995 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Thonda

According to the 2011 Census, Thonda village had a total population of 1,098 people, including 547 males and 551 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.47%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 50.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 645.

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

Nearby Villages of Thonda

Thonda 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 Thonda

Thonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Thonda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Thonda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thonda

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

Health Facilities in Thonda

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

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