Thikri - Budni, Sehore

Thikri is a village situated in the Budni tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Budni and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Kusam Kheda (kusum Kheda) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thikri is 483518. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.37 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Hoshangabad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Thikri

According to the 2011 Census, Thikri village had a total population of 580 people, including 301 males and 279 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 59.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Thikri

Thikri 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 Thikri

Thikri 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 Guramkhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoshangabad to Thikri is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Thikri is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thikri

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

Health Facilities in Thikri

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

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