Dandraua - Mehgaon, Bhind

Dandraua is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Dandraoa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandraua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandraua is 453105. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.28 hectares and falls under the 477557 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dandraua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dandraua

According to the 2011 Census, Dandraua village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 606 males and 410 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 677 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.08%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 55.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dandraua

Dandraua 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 Dandraua

Dandraua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asokhar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Dandraua is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Dandraua is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandraua

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

Health Facilities in Dandraua

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

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