Dhekpur - Berasia, Bhopal

Dhekpur is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Chatahedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhekpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekpur is 482208. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.74 hectares and falls under the 463106 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhekpur

As per Census 2011, Dhekpur village has a total population of 1,085 people, consisting of 579 males and 506 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 552 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhekpur

Dhekpur 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 Dhekpur

Dhekpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Dhekpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Dhekpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhekpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhekpur

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

FAQs about Dhekpur