Thanwari - Keolari, Seoni

Thanwari is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Raikheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thanwari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanwari is 496605. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.55 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Thanwari

As per Census 2011, Thanwari village has a total population of 959 people, consisting of 484 males and 475 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 454 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population959484475
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1649074
Scheduled Castes (SC)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)454237217
Literate Population497284213
Illiterate Population462200262

Nearby Villages of Thanwari

Thanwari 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)
SuktaraSouth-West1.81 km
SanwariSouth-East2.40 km
PuttrraEast2.94 km
Mohgaon Ryt.North-West3.04 km
AharwaraWest3.31 km
RaikhedaNorth3.38 km
ChaurapathaSouth4.06 km
SunheraEast4.37 km
SahajpuriSouth-West4.47 km
Chandan KhedaNorth4.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thanwari

Thanwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangatolia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Thanwari is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Thanwari is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanwari

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

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

Health Facilities in Thanwari

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

Where is Thanwari located?

Thanwari village is located in Keolari Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thanwari?

The Gram Panchayat of Thanwari is Raikheda.

What is the pincode of Thanwari?

The pincode of Thanwari is 480994.

What is the population of Thanwari?

Thanwari has a total population of 959, including 484 males and 475 females.

How many households are there in Thanwari?

There are 218 households in Thanwari.

What is the literacy rate in Thanwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thanwari is 51.82%. Male literacy is 58.68% and female literacy is 44.84%.