Tikhawan - Udaipura, Raisen

Tikhawan is a village situated in the Udaipura tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udaipura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Tikhawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikhawan is 484976. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.521 hectares and falls under the 464671 pincode. Udaipura is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tikhawan

As per Census 2011, Tikhawan village has a total population of 881 people, consisting of 487 males and 394 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tikhawan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population881487394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1336766
Scheduled Castes (SC)30219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055154
Literate Population514321193
Illiterate Population367166201

Nearby Villages of Tikhawan

Tikhawan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sihora DungriyaEast2.08 km
BankhediWest2.54 km
NoornagarNorth-East2.61 km
AwariyaSouth2.63 km
NiwadiEast3.43 km
ChilliNorth-West3.67 km
Koch BarailyNorth4.20 km
ThalaWest4.67 km
Bamhori BhuwariEast4.69 km
ChhaterSouth4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tikhawan

Tikhawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >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 87.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udaipura to Tikhawan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Tikhawan 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 Tikhawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Tikhawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tikhawan

Where is Tikhawan located?

Tikhawan village is located in Udaipura Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tikhawan?

Tikhawan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tikhawan?

The pincode of Tikhawan is 464671.

What is the population of Tikhawan?

Tikhawan has a total population of 881, including 487 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Tikhawan?

There are 185 households in Tikhawan.

What is the literacy rate in Tikhawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tikhawan is 58.34%. Male literacy is 65.91% and female literacy is 48.98%.