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

As per Census 2011, Dandraua village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 606 males and 410 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 676 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,016606410
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1489553
Scheduled Castes (SC)1579958
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population643445198
Illiterate Population373161212

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChirolNorth2.24 km
MadroliWest2.27 km
GhamuriSouth-East2.46 km
SenthriNorth-East2.63 km
PadkoliEast2.69 km
ItayalimauSouth-West3.18 km
KatrolNorth-West3.61 km
GataNorth3.78 km
KeshopuraSouth-West4.04 km
GudawaliNorth4.05 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Dandraua

Where is Dandraua located?

Dandraua village is located in Mehgaon Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dandraua?

The Gram Panchayat of Dandraua is Dandraoa.

What is the pincode of Dandraua?

The pincode of Dandraua is 477557.

What is the population of Dandraua?

Dandraua has a total population of 1,016, including 606 males and 410 females.

How many households are there in Dandraua?

There are 155 households in Dandraua.

What is the literacy rate in Dandraua?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandraua is 63.29%. Male literacy is 73.43% and female literacy is 48.29%.