Dudwas - Khategaon, Dewas

Dudwas is a village situated in the Khategaon tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khategaon and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Dudwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudwas is 474297. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.63 hectares and falls under the 455336 pincode. Khategaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dudwas

According to the 2011 Census, Dudwas village had a total population of 1,442 people, including 742 males and 700 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.69%, with male literacy at 59.31% and female literacy at 35.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudwas

Dudwas 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 Dudwas

Dudwas 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 Masangaon, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khategaon to Dudwas is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Dudwas 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 Dudwas

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

Health Facilities in Dudwas

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

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