Thana - Goharganj, Raisen

Thana is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Thana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thana is 484369. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.13 hectares and falls under the 464990 pincode. Mandideep is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Thana

According to the 2011 Census, Thana village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 609 males and 544 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Thana

Thana 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 Thana

Thana 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 Mandi Dip, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandideep to Thana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Thana is about 30 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 Thana

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

Health Facilities in Thana

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

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