Thengraha - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Thengraha is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Thengaraha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thengraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thengraha is 501085. The village covers a total geographical area of 937.48 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Thengraha

According to the 2011 Census, Thengraha village had a total population of 2,171 people, including 1,120 males and 1,051 females, living in 583 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.24%, with male literacy at 66.35% and female literacy at 47.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Nearby Villages of Thengraha

Thengraha 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 Thengraha

Thengraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Thengraha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Thengraha is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thengraha

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

Health Facilities in Thengraha

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

FAQs about Thengraha