Dhundhyakhedi - Khategaon, Dewas

Dhundhyakhedi is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dudhiyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhundhyakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhundhyakhedi is 474352. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.95 hectares and falls under the 455339 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dhundhyakhedi

As per Census 2011, Dhundhyakhedi village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 255 males and 244 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhundhyakhedi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population499255244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693435
Scheduled Castes (SC)1085751
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population28019387
Illiterate Population21962157

Nearby Villages of Dhundhyakhedi

Dhundhyakhedi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkawalyaSouth1.51 km
MawasaNorth-East1.61 km
SongaonNorth-East2.26 km
BuradaWest2.33 km
PipalyaghagharyaSouth-East2.39 km
MurjhalSouth-West2.91 km
GunnasNorth2.96 km
KhubgaonNorth-West3.18 km
MawasiEast3.53 km
Kundgaon BuzurgSouth-West4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhundhyakhedi

Dhundhyakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Dhundhyakhedi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Dhundhyakhedi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhundhyakhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhundhyakhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dhundhyakhedi

Where is Dhundhyakhedi located?

Dhundhyakhedi village is located in Khategaon Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhundhyakhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhundhyakhedi is Dudhiyakhedi.

What is the pincode of Dhundhyakhedi?

The pincode of Dhundhyakhedi is 455339.

What is the population of Dhundhyakhedi?

Dhundhyakhedi has a total population of 499, including 255 males and 244 females.

How many households are there in Dhundhyakhedi?

There are 112 households in Dhundhyakhedi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhundhyakhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhundhyakhedi is 56.11%. Male literacy is 75.69% and female literacy is 35.66%.