Thana - Shamshabad, Vidisha

Thana is a village situated in the Shamshabad tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamshabad and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Thana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thana is 481525. The village covers a total geographical area of 1507.42 hectares and falls under the 464111 pincode. Shamshabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Thana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Thana

According to the 2011 Census, Thana village had a total population of 2,136 people, including 1,127 males and 1,009 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.04%, with male literacy at 56.77% and female literacy at 40.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 405, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Thana

Thana 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 Thana

Thana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganj Basoda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamshabad to Thana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Thana is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thana

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

Health Facilities in Thana

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

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