Dhanpuri - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur

Dhanpuri is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Dhanpuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanpuri is 502231. The village covers a total geographical area of 587.54 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Anuppur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dhanpuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanpuri village had a total population of 822 people, including 404 males and 418 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.88%, with male literacy at 72.02% and female literacy at 52.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 704.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanpuri

Dhanpuri is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanpuri

Dhanpuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Dhanpuri has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anuppur to Dhanpuri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanpuri

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

Health Facilities in Dhanpuri

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

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