Tonk - Dalmau, Rae Bareli

Tonk is a village situated in the Dalmau tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dal Mau and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Rampur Gahir Khet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tonk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonk is 144950. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.85 hectares and falls under the 229125 pincode. Dal Mau is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Tonk village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sareni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tonk

According to the 2011 Census, Tonk village had a total population of 642 people, including 336 males and 306 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.93%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 54.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Tonk

Tonk 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 Tonk

Tonk is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radha Balampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dal Mau to Tonk is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Tonk is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tonk

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

Health Facilities in Tonk

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

FAQs about Tonk