Dharni - Multai, Betul

Dharni 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 61 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Jambadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharni is 486140. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.47 hectares and falls under the 460661 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dharni 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 Dharni

According to the 2011 Census, Dharni village had a total population of 510 people, including 249 males and 261 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharni

Dharni 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 Dharni

Dharni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulkhera, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Multai to Dharni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Dharni is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharni

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

Health Facilities in Dharni

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

FAQs about Dharni