Tighra - Barghat, Seoni

Tighra is a village situated in the Barghat tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barghat and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Tighra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tighra is 497041. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.68 hectares and falls under the 480771 pincode. Barghat is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tighra

According to the 2011 Census, Tighra village had a total population of 1,913 people, including 951 males and 962 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.75%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 70.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Tighra

Tighra 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 Tighra

Tighra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barghat to Tighra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Tighra is about 33 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 Tighra

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

Health Facilities in Tighra

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

FAQs about Tighra