Touriya Khas - Palera, Tikamgarh
Touriya Khas is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Touriya Khas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Touriya Khas is 456968. The village covers a total geographical area of 1109.68 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Touriya Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jatara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tikamgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Touriya Khas
As per Census 2011, Touriya Khas village has a total population of 4,087 people, consisting of 2,179 males and 1,908 females. The village has 703 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 694 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,946 literate and 2,141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,826 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Touriya Khas are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,087 | 2,179 | 1,908 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 694 | 389 | 305 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,826 | 982 | 844 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 1,946 | 1,234 | 712 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,141 | 945 | 1,196 |
Nearby Villages of Touriya Khas
Touriya Khas 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Madahar | South-East | 1.68 km |
| Touriya Ugad | West | 2.25 km |
| Laroun | South-East | 2.49 km |
| Khera | North | 2.85 km |
| Bakhatpura | South-West | 2.86 km |
| Bhagwant Nagar | East | 3.05 km |
| Chhevla | West | 3.32 km |
| Para | East | 3.50 km |
| Atrar | South | 3.65 km |
| Bamhoriya | South-West | 3.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Touriya Khas
Touriya Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Touriya Khas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Touriya Khas is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Touriya Khas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Touriya Khas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Touriya Khas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Touriya Khas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Touriya Khas
Where is Touriya Khas located?
Touriya Khas village is located in Palera Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Touriya Khas?
Touriya Khas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Touriya Khas?
The pincode of Touriya Khas is 472221.
What is the population of Touriya Khas?
Touriya Khas has a total population of 4,087, including 2,179 males and 1,908 females.
How many households are there in Touriya Khas?
There are 703 households in Touriya Khas.
What is the literacy rate in Touriya Khas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Touriya Khas is 47.61%. Male literacy is 56.63% and female literacy is 37.32%.