Dhorkha - Lahar, Bhind

Dhorkha is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Chaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhorkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhorkha is 453697. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.05 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dhorkha

As per Census 2011, Dhorkha village has a total population of 434 people, consisting of 235 males and 199 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhorkha

Dhorkha 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 Dhorkha

Dhorkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Dhorkha is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Dhorkha is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhorkha

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

Health Facilities in Dhorkha

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

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