Dawajhir - Chand, Chhindwara

Dawajhir is a village situated in the Chand tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Chaurai and around 45 km from Chhindwara. Rampuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dawajhir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dawajhir is 494412. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 480110 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dawajhir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dawajhir

According to the 2011 Census, Dawajhir village had a total population of 278 people, including 137 males and 141 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.94%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 54.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Dawajhir

Dawajhir 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 Dawajhir

Dawajhir 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 Markahandi U Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Dawajhir is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Dawajhir 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 Dawajhir

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

Health Facilities in Dawajhir

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

FAQs about Dawajhir