Tonga - Baraily, Raisen

Tonga is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Tonga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonga is 484563. The village covers a total geographical area of 1653.84 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Tonga

According to the 2011 Census, Tonga village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 599 males and 534 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.55%, with male literacy at 83.77% and female literacy at 59.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Tonga

Tonga 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 Tonga

Tonga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Tonga is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Tonga is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tonga

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

Health Facilities in Tonga

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

FAQs about Tonga