Dahua - Multai, Betul

Dahua is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dahua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahua is 486304. The village covers a total geographical area of 1295.22 hectares and falls under the 460663 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dahua

As per Census 2011, Dahua village has a total population of 2,257 people, consisting of 1,135 males and 1,122 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,530 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2571,1351,122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264136128
Scheduled Castes (SC)201101100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1034855
Literate Population1,530871659
Illiterate Population727264463

Nearby Villages of Dahua

Dahua 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)
PipariyaSouth-East2.63 km
ParasthaniNorth-West2.84 km
MahilawadiWest2.96 km
ParbirolyNorth3.09 km
BukakhediSouth-West3.19 km
Bagholi BuzurgSouth3.31 km
KhadakwarNorth3.70 km
Bandiya KhapaSouth3.79 km
SanwariEast4.51 km
BarkhedSouth-East4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahua

Dahua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatna Pur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Dahua is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dahua is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahua

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dahua

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

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

FAQs about Dahua

Where is Dahua located?

Dahua village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahua?

Dahua is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dahua?

The pincode of Dahua is 460663.

What is the population of Dahua?

Dahua has a total population of 2,257, including 1,135 males and 1,122 females.

How many households are there in Dahua?

There are 464 households in Dahua.

What is the literacy rate in Dahua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahua is 67.79%. Male literacy is 76.74% and female literacy is 58.73%.