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

As per Census 2011, Tirka village has a total population of 241 people, consisting of 120 males and 121 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population241120121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361620
Scheduled Castes (SC)351619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population1689870
Illiterate Population732251

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeonagarSouth-East1.74 km
RakaEast1.81 km
BamhnodaWest1.92 km
KamtaNorth-West2.28 km
SahajpuraNorth-East2.30 km
Raja KachharSouth-West2.44 km
GohcharNorth3.03 km
BarpaniSouth-East3.09 km
BarodaNorth-East3.26 km
HiranpurSouth-West3.27 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tirka

Where is Tirka located?

Tirka village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tirka?

The Gram Panchayat of Tirka is Raja Kachhar.

What is the pincode of Tirka?

The pincode of Tirka is 487001.

What is the population of Tirka?

Tirka has a total population of 241, including 120 males and 121 females.

How many households are there in Tirka?

There are 65 households in Tirka.

What is the literacy rate in Tirka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tirka is 69.71%. Male literacy is 81.67% and female literacy is 57.85%.