Thikhod - Anta, Baran

Thikhod is a village situated in the Anta tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from Antah and around 38 km from Baran. Baldara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thikhod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thikhod is 102641. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.83 hectares and falls under the 325206 pincode. Antah is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Thikhod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thikhod

As per Census 2011, Thikhod village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 283 males and 255 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 260 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538283255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613229
Scheduled Castes (SC)694029
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260134126
Literate Population318205113
Illiterate Population22078142

Nearby Villages of Thikhod

Thikhod 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)
BaldaraSouth2.17 km
PatondaNorth-East2.37 km
RooppuraSouth-East3.39 km
BakyanWest3.77 km
GaneshpuraSouth-East4.10 km
AlipuraSouth4.11 km
BaranaNorth-West4.65 km
UdpuriyaNorth-East5.06 km
BislaiNorth-West5.25 km
RaipuriyaSouth-West5.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thikhod

Public transport in the Thikhod is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Antah, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antah to Thikhod is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Thikhod is about 38 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 Thikhod

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Thikhod

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

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

FAQs about Thikhod

Where is Thikhod located?

Thikhod village is located in Anta Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thikhod?

The Gram Panchayat of Thikhod is Baldara.

What is the pincode of Thikhod?

The pincode of Thikhod is 325206.

What is the population of Thikhod?

Thikhod has a total population of 538, including 283 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Thikhod?

There are 110 households in Thikhod.

What is the literacy rate in Thikhod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thikhod is 59.11%. Male literacy is 72.44% and female literacy is 44.31%.