Dhoot Khedi - Berasia, Bhopal

Dhoot Khedi is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Dhoot Khedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoot Khedi is 482093. The village covers a total geographical area of 391.76 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Narsinghgarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhoot Khedi 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 Dhoot Khedi

As per Census 2011, Dhoot Khedi village has a total population of 949 people, consisting of 499 males and 450 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhoot Khedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population949499450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768591
Scheduled Castes (SC)234126108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412516
Literate Population484319165
Illiterate Population465180285

Nearby Villages of Dhoot Khedi

Dhoot Khedi 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)
MengraNorth1.36 km
BhaupuraEast1.72 km
Gonda KhediSouth1.89 km
BanjariNorth-East2.23 km
MangalgarhNorth-East2.30 km
ParasonSouth-West2.42 km
SumerNorth2.80 km
Bijawan KhurdEast3.21 km
ChachakhediNorth-East3.51 km
BagsiSouth-East3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhoot Khedi

Dhoot Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsinghgarh to Dhoot Khedi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Dhoot Khedi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhoot Khedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhoot Khedi

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

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

FAQs about Dhoot Khedi

Where is Dhoot Khedi located?

Dhoot Khedi village is located in Berasia Tehsil, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhoot Khedi?

Dhoot Khedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhoot Khedi?

The pincode of Dhoot Khedi is 462120.

What is the population of Dhoot Khedi?

Dhoot Khedi has a total population of 949, including 499 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Dhoot Khedi?

There are 188 households in Dhoot Khedi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhoot Khedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhoot Khedi is 51.00%. Male literacy is 63.93% and female literacy is 36.67%.