Dhaniya Jam - Chicholi, Betul

Dhaniya Jam is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dhaniyajam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaniya Jam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaniya Jam is 485744. The village covers a total geographical area of 922.7 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhaniya Jam 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 Dhaniya Jam

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaniya Jam village had a total population of 1,745 people, including 852 males and 893 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.25%, with male literacy at 53.62% and female literacy at 39.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,683.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaniya Jam

Dhaniya Jam 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 Dhaniya Jam

Dhaniya Jam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Dhaniya Jam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dhaniya Jam is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaniya Jam

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

Health Facilities in Dhaniya Jam

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

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