Tilgaon - Ghansaur, Seoni

Tilgaon is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Khairikalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tilgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tilgaon is 496176. The village covers a total geographical area of 387 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Tilgaon

As per Census 2011, Tilgaon village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 187 males and 175 females. The village has 82 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population362187175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Scheduled Castes (SC)994653
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247132115
Literate Population19811880
Illiterate Population1646995

Nearby Villages of Tilgaon

Tilgaon 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)
ChatuaEast2.50 km
Kurmithel MalWest2.56 km
Khairi KalanSouth-West2.62 km
DolaNorth-East3.18 km
Baroda MalWest3.38 km
Balpur MalSouth3.45 km
Bineki KalanNorth3.61 km
ParaNorth-West4.59 km
TinsaraSouth-West4.65 km
Hood MalWest4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tilgaon

Tilgaon 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 Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Tilgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Tilgaon is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tilgaon

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

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

Health Facilities in Tilgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tilgaon

Where is Tilgaon located?

Tilgaon village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tilgaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Tilgaon is Khairikalan.

What is the pincode of Tilgaon?

The pincode of Tilgaon is 480997.

What is the population of Tilgaon?

Tilgaon has a total population of 362, including 187 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Tilgaon?

There are 82 households in Tilgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Tilgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tilgaon is 54.70%. Male literacy is 63.10% and female literacy is 45.71%.