Dabhad - Thikri, Barwani

Dabhad is a village situated in the Thikri tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thikri and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Dabhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabhad is 478212. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.15 hectares and falls under the 451660 pincode. Anjad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dabhad

As per Census 2011, Dabhad village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 428 males and 399 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 382 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population827428399
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166452
Scheduled Castes (SC)804040
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346668
Literate Population445276169
Illiterate Population382152230

Nearby Villages of Dabhad

Dabhad 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)
KapalyakhediNorth-East1.93 km
BrahamangaonNorth2.37 km
KuwaSouth2.44 km
KerwaSouth-East2.52 km
DawanaSouth-West2.95 km
NandgaonNorth3.11 km
Vishwanath KhedaNorth-West3.26 km
RadkotNorth-East3.65 km
AbhaliEast3.71 km
TitgariaWest4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dabhad

Dabhad 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 Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjad to Dabhad is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Dabhad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabhad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dabhad

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

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

FAQs about Dabhad

Where is Dabhad located?

Dabhad village is located in Thikri Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dabhad?

Dabhad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dabhad?

The pincode of Dabhad is 451660.

What is the population of Dabhad?

Dabhad has a total population of 827, including 428 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Dabhad?

There are 204 households in Dabhad.

What is the literacy rate in Dabhad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dabhad is 53.81%. Male literacy is 64.49% and female literacy is 42.36%.