Dhabad - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Dhabad is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Dhawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhabad is 458059. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.97 hectares and falls under the 471606 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhabad

According to the 2011 Census, Dhabad village had a total population of 1,461 people, including 770 males and 691 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 75.46% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhabad

Dhabad 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 Dhabad

Dhabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajnagar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Dhabad is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Dhabad is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhabad

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

Health Facilities in Dhabad

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

FAQs about Dhabad