Tigra Kalan - Moth, Jhansi

Tigra Kalan is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Madora Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tigra Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tigra Kalan is 152068. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.1 hectares and falls under the 284303 pincode. Samthar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Tigra Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Tigra Kalan village had a total population of 462 people, including 246 males and 216 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 86.08% and female literacy at 53.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Tigra Kalan

Tigra Kalan 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 Tigra Kalan

Tigra Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parauna, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samthar to Tigra Kalan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Tigra Kalan is about 92 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 Tigra Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Tigra Kalan

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

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