Takhla - Chhapara, Seoni

Takhla is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Sagar Mohli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takhla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takhla is 496060. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.7 hectares and falls under the 480882 pincode. Seoni is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Takhla

As per Census 2011, Takhla village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 242 males and 220 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 290 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population462242220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532528
Scheduled Castes (SC)1065650
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1487771
Literate Population290178112
Illiterate Population17264108

Nearby Villages of Takhla

Takhla 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)
MahlonSouth2.36 km
GohnaNorth-West2.54 km
MohliNorth-East3.28 km
BhajipaniSouth-East3.79 km
JogiwadaSouth-West3.95 km
MalhanwadaNorth4.07 km
KalarbankiSouth-East4.12 km
AkalmaEast5.39 km
BelkhediSouth-East5.49 km
BoriyaWest5.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Takhla

Takhla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni to Takhla is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takhla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Takhla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Takhla 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 Takhla

Where is Takhla located?

Takhla village is located in Chhapara Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Takhla?

The Gram Panchayat of Takhla is Sagar Mohli.

What is the pincode of Takhla?

The pincode of Takhla is 480882.

What is the population of Takhla?

Takhla has a total population of 462, including 242 males and 220 females.

How many households are there in Takhla?

There are 109 households in Takhla.

What is the literacy rate in Takhla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Takhla is 62.77%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 50.91%.