Dhawari - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Dhawari is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Dhawari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhawari is 457381. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.6 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dhawari

According to the 2011 Census, Dhawari village had a total population of 1,162 people, including 657 males and 505 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 769 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 81.06% and female literacy at 51.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhawari

Dhawari 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 Dhawari

Dhawari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kabrai, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barigarh to Dhawari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Dhawari 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 Dhawari

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

Health Facilities in Dhawari

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

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