Tongalabad - Chandur Railway, Amravati

Tongalabad is a village situated in the Chandur Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandur Railway and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Tonglabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tongalabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tongalabad is 533235. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.25 hectares and falls under the 444904 pincode. Chandur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tongalabad

As per Census 2011, Tongalabad village has a total population of 991 people, consisting of 511 males and 480 females. The village has 248 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 766 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tongalabad are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population991511480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015150
Scheduled Castes (SC)226120106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22913
Literate Population766415351
Illiterate Population22596129

Nearby Villages of Tongalabad

Tongalabad 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WajradeviSouth-West2.19 km
EkpalaNorth2.35 km
KanasWest2.74 km
Wai BothSouth2.90 km
Dhanora MogalNorth3.29 km
YenasSouth-West3.34 km
BoriSouth-East3.77 km
RajuraNorth-East3.79 km
AjmatpurSouth-West3.92 km
KanzaraNorth-West4.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tongalabad

Tongalabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandur to Tongalabad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Tongalabad is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tongalabad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Tongalabad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tongalabad

Where is Tongalabad located?

Tongalabad village is located in Chandur Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tongalabad?

The Gram Panchayat of Tongalabad is Tonglabad.

What is the pincode of Tongalabad?

The pincode of Tongalabad is 444904.

What is the population of Tongalabad?

Tongalabad has a total population of 991, including 511 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Tongalabad?

There are 248 households in Tongalabad.

What is the literacy rate in Tongalabad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tongalabad is 77.30%. Male literacy is 81.21% and female literacy is 73.13%.