Dewdhan - Chicholi, Betul

Dewdhan is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Tokara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewdhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewdhan is 485781. The village covers a total geographical area of 412.8 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Dewdhan

According to the 2011 Census, Dewdhan village had a total population of 271 people, including 150 males and 121 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 807 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.58%, with male literacy at 47.46% and female literacy at 39.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewdhan

Dewdhan 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 Dewdhan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dewdhan. The nearest railway station is Banapura, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Dewdhan is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dewdhan is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewdhan

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

Health Facilities in Dewdhan

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

FAQs about Dewdhan