Tirka - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Tirka is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Raja Kachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tirka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tirka is 490594. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.54 hectares and falls under the 487001 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Tirka

According to the 2011 Census, Tirka village had a total population of 241 people, including 120 males and 121 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 94.23% and female literacy at 69.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Tirka

Tirka 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 Tirka

Tirka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Tirka is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Tirka is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tirka

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

Health Facilities in Tirka

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

FAQs about Tirka