Tikhawa - Beohari, Shahdol

Tikhawa is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 108 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Tikhwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tikhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tikhawa is 500916. The village covers a total geographical area of 844.11 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tikhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Tikhawa village had a total population of 2,482 people, including 1,252 males and 1,230 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.92%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,858.

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

Nearby Villages of Tikhawa

Tikhawa 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 Tikhawa

Tikhawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Tikhawa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Tikhawa is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tikhawa

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

Health Facilities in Tikhawa

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

FAQs about Tikhawa