Tharkhera - Narwar, Shivpuri

Tharkhera is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Tharkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharkhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharkhera is 455502. The village covers a total geographical area of 938.24 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Tharkhera

According to the 2011 Census, Tharkhera village had a total population of 3,492 people, including 1,891 males and 1,601 females, living in 814 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.51%, with male literacy at 64.13% and female literacy at 43.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 645, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 887.

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

Nearby Villages of Tharkhera

Tharkhera 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 Tharkhera

Tharkhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Tharkhera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Tharkhera is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharkhera

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

Health Facilities in Tharkhera

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

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