Dharpiwada - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Dharpiwada is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Dharpiwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharpiwada is 497605. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.78 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dharpiwada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dharpiwada

As per Census 2011, Dharpiwada village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 674 males and 756 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 1,121 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,430674756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19889109
Scheduled Castes (SC)482523
Literate Population965493472
Illiterate Population465181284

Nearby Villages of Dharpiwada

Dharpiwada 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)
GaneshpurNorth1.72 km
MiregaonNorth-East1.96 km
KosmiSouth2.07 km
PalakamthiWest2.18 km
PandewadaWest2.91 km
BakodaNorth3.12 km
KhamariyaSouth-West3.14 km
NiljiSouth-East3.18 km
DokarbandiEast3.27 km
BalharpurNorth-West3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharpiwada

Dharpiwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Dharpiwada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Dharpiwada is about 20 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 Dharpiwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharpiwada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharpiwada

Where is Dharpiwada located?

Dharpiwada village is located in Lalbarra Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharpiwada?

Dharpiwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharpiwada?

The pincode of Dharpiwada is 481331.

What is the population of Dharpiwada?

Dharpiwada has a total population of 1,430, including 674 males and 756 females.

How many households are there in Dharpiwada?

There are 363 households in Dharpiwada.

What is the literacy rate in Dharpiwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharpiwada is 67.48%. Male literacy is 73.15% and female literacy is 62.43%.