Terai - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Terai is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Terai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Terai is 456271. The village covers a total geographical area of 535.9 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Terai

According to the 2011 Census, Terai village had a total population of 1,071 people, including 580 males and 491 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.72%, with male literacy at 53.48% and female literacy at 27.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 449.

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

Nearby Villages of Terai

Terai 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 Terai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Terai. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Terai is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Terai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Terai

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

Health Facilities in Terai

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

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