Tara - Amanganj, Panna

Tara is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Tara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tara is 459049. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.6 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tara

According to the 2011 Census, Tara village had a total population of 2,008 people, including 1,010 males and 998 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 76.04% and female literacy at 53.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Tara

Tara 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 Tara

Tara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Tara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Tara is about 27 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 Tara

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

Health Facilities in Tara

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

FAQs about Tara