Dhantalab - Bagli, Dewas

Dhantalab is a village situated in the Bagli tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagli and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Khedkhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhantalab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhantalab is 473933. The village covers a total geographical area of 2378.6 hectares and falls under the 455227 pincode. Hatpiplya is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhantalab

According to the 2011 Census, Dhantalab village had a total population of 799 people, including 408 males and 391 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.37%, with male literacy at 74.56% and female literacy at 43.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 760.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhantalab

Dhantalab 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 Dhantalab

Dhantalab is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hatpiplya to Dhantalab is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Dhantalab is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhantalab

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

Health Facilities in Dhantalab

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

FAQs about Dhantalab