Dhutkheda - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Dhutkheda is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kinduriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhutkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhutkheda is 473351. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhutkheda

As per Census 2011, Dhutkheda village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 246 males and 233 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 236 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population479246233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783444
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Literate Population23616076
Illiterate Population24386157

Nearby Villages of Dhutkheda

Dhutkheda 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)
KinduriyaSouth-West1.32 km
MundladangiNorth2.02 km
IlaskhediWest2.27 km
LodakhedaSouth2.38 km
PeerpadalyaEast2.75 km
SammaskhediNorth-East2.77 km
SurjanaSouth-East2.81 km
EkleraSouth-West3.36 km
GhatiyakalanNorth-East3.70 km
Chhapariya IndoreNorth-East3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhutkheda

Dhutkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berchha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Dhutkheda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Dhutkheda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhutkheda

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhutkheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dhutkheda

Where is Dhutkheda located?

Dhutkheda village is located in Tonk Khurd Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhutkheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhutkheda is Kinduriya.

What is the pincode of Dhutkheda?

The pincode of Dhutkheda is 455116.

What is the population of Dhutkheda?

Dhutkheda has a total population of 479, including 246 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Dhutkheda?

There are 83 households in Dhutkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Dhutkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhutkheda is 49.27%. Male literacy is 65.04% and female literacy is 32.62%.