Tanda - Makdon, Ujjain

Tanda is a village situated in the Makdon tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Tarana and around 90 km from Ujjain. Umarajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanda is 471696. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 456770 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Tanda

According to the 2011 Census, Tanda village had a total population of 268 people, including 123 males and 145 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,179 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.91%, with male literacy at 64.76% and female literacy at 38.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanda

Tanda 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 Tanda

Tanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shajapur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Tanda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Tanda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tanda

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

Health Facilities in Tanda

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

FAQs about Tanda