Tharrka - Basoda, Vidisha

Tharrka is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Chulhetha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tharrka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tharrka is 481186. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Tharrka

According to the 2011 Census, Tharrka village had a total population of 688 people, including 360 males and 328 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.46%, with male literacy at 84.11% and female literacy at 55.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Tharrka

Tharrka 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 Tharrka

Tharrka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chulheta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Tharrka is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Tharrka is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tharrka

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

Health Facilities in Tharrka

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

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