Tharka - Shahnagar, Panna

Tharka is a village situated in the Shahnagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahnagar and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Salaiya Pheransinh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharka is 459350. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.04 hectares and falls under the 488448 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Tharka

According to the 2011 Census, Tharka village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 575 males and 500 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.13%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 41.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Tharka

Tharka 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 Tharka

Tharka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patohan, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Tharka is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Tharka is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharka

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

Health Facilities in Tharka

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

FAQs about Tharka