Dhakkapura - Katthiwara, Alirajpur

Dhakkapura is a village situated in the Katthiwara tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 72 km from Alirajpur and around 72 km from Alirajpur. Kachhla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakkapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakkapura is 505107. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.72 hectares and falls under the 457885 pincode. Bhavra is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dhakkapura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakkapura village had a total population of 333 people, including 163 males and 170 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.01%, with male literacy at 10.45% and female literacy at 13.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakkapura

Dhakkapura 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 Dhakkapura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhakkapura. The nearest railway station is Puniyavant, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhavra to Dhakkapura is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Dhakkapura is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakkapura

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

Health Facilities in Dhakkapura

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

FAQs about Dhakkapura