Tanghar - Beohari, Shahdol

Tanghar is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Bholhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanghar is 500941. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.03 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tanghar

As per Census 2011, Tanghar village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 377 males and 342 females. The village has 185 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 387 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 421 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719377342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1066640
Scheduled Castes (SC)402119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)421217204
Literate Population387227160
Illiterate Population332150182

Nearby Villages of Tanghar

Tanghar 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)
Bokra BokriNorth1.58 km
KhamdandEast1.90 km
BhulhriSouth-West2.31 km
ChhirahaSouth-East2.56 km
KalhariSouth2.57 km
KarhiNorth-West2.73 km
BholharaWest3.01 km
DhekaNorth3.18 km
KhuteharaSouth-West3.67 km
SukhaSouth-East3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tanghar

Tanghar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Tanghar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Tanghar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanghar

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

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

Health Facilities in Tanghar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Tanghar

Where is Tanghar located?

Tanghar village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tanghar?

The Gram Panchayat of Tanghar is Bholhri.

What is the pincode of Tanghar?

The pincode of Tanghar is 484774.

What is the population of Tanghar?

Tanghar has a total population of 719, including 377 males and 342 females.

How many households are there in Tanghar?

There are 185 households in Tanghar.

What is the literacy rate in Tanghar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tanghar is 53.82%. Male literacy is 60.21% and female literacy is 46.78%.