Tonga

Tonga is a village located in Baraily tehsil of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Baraily (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Raisen. As per 2009 stats, Tonga village is also a gram panchayat.

Tonga has its own place in the vibrant Raisen region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tonga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tonga is 484563. The village spans a total geographical area of 1653.84 hectares. Baraily is nearest town to Tonga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tonga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udaipura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Tonga

Below is a concise population overview of Tonga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,133 599 534
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 142 69 73
Scheduled Castes (SC) 258 129 129
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 71 39 32
Literate Population 719 444 275
Illiterate Population 414 155 259

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tonga village:

  • The total population of Tonga village is around 1,133, including approximately 599 males and 534 females, with a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 142 children aged 0–6 years in Tonga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tonga village has 258 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 71 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Tonga village is about 63.46%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 51.50%.
  • There are around 244 households in Tonga village.

Connectivity of Tonga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tonga. As per the 2011 stats, Tonga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Tonga

Knowing the nearby villages of Tonga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tonga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tonga

Where is Tonga located?
Tonga village is situated in Baraily Tehsil, within the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tonga?
Tonga serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Tonga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tonga is 1,133, with 599 males and 534 females.
How many households are there in Tonga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tonga village has a total of 244 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tonga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tonga is 63.46%. The male literacy rate is 74.12%, while the female literacy rate is 51.50%.