Dhau

Dhau is a village located in Jamai tehsil of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Jamai (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Chhindwara. As per 2009 stats, Chikatbarri is the gram panchayat of Dhau village.

Dhau has its own place in the vibrant Chhindwara 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 Dhau

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhau is 494476. The village spans a total geographical area of 1341 hectares. Damua is nearest town to Dhau village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Dhau

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,688 837 851
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 342 169 173
Scheduled Castes (SC) 52 27 25
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,616 800 816
Literate Population 497 293 204
Illiterate Population 1,191 544 647

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

  • The total population of Dhau village is around 1,688, including approximately 837 males and 851 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 342 children aged 0–6 years in Dhau village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dhau village has 52 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,616 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dhau village is about 29.44%, with male literacy at 35.01% and female literacy at 23.97%.
  • There are around 300 households in Dhau village.

Connectivity of Dhau

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dhau

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

Lakadbandhi Chaumau Sendal Gondhi Pindrai Kalan Bakatawa Bhaliam Iklamasani Bhaura Khapa Pipriya Kangla Chandniya Kusumpatha

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhau

Where is Dhau located?
Dhau village is situated in Jamai Tehsil, within the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhau?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhau is Chikatbarri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Dhau as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhau is 1,688, with 837 males and 851 females.
How many households are there in Dhau as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dhau village has a total of 300 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dhau as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhau is 29.44%. The male literacy rate is 35.01%, while the female literacy rate is 23.97%.