Tila Kalan - Gairatganj, Raisen

Tila Kalan is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Badher serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tila Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tila Kalan is 483864. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.21 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Tila Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Tila Kalan village had a total population of 292 people, including 163 males and 129 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 791 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 54.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Tila Kalan

Tila Kalan 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 Tila Kalan

Tila Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Tila Kalan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Tila Kalan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tila Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Tila Kalan

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

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