Dhulkot

Dhulkot is a village located in Nepanagar tehsil of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Nepanagar (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Burhanpur. As per 2009 stats, Dhulkot village is also a gram panchayat.

Dhulkot has its own place in the vibrant Burhanpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dhulkot

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhulkot is 506386. The village spans a total geographical area of 1760.73 hectares. Nepanagar is nearest town to Dhulkot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhulkot village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nepanagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khandwa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dhulkot

Below is a concise population overview of Dhulkot as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 8,809 4,496 4,313
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,872 952 920
Scheduled Castes (SC) 439 235 204
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7,518 3,795 3,723
Literate Population 2,815 1,736 1,079
Illiterate Population 5,994 2,760 3,234

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dhulkot village:

  • The total population of Dhulkot village is around 8,809, including approximately 4,496 males and 4,313 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,872 children aged 0–6 years in Dhulkot village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dhulkot village has 439 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7,518 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dhulkot village is about 31.96%, with male literacy at 38.61% and female literacy at 25.02%.
  • There are around 1,506 households in Dhulkot village.

Connectivity of Dhulkot

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhulkot. As per the 2011 stats, Dhulkot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dhulkot

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhulkot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhulkot.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhulkot

Where is Dhulkot located?
Dhulkot village is situated in Nepanagar Tehsil, within the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhulkot?
Dhulkot serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Dhulkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhulkot is 8,809, with 4,496 males and 4,313 females.
How many households are there in Dhulkot as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhulkot village has a total of 1,506 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhulkot as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhulkot is 31.96%. The male literacy rate is 38.61%, while the female literacy rate is 25.02%.