Dholana Khurd - Badnawar, Dhar

Dholana Khurd is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Nougava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholana Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholana Khurd is 474535. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.05 hectares and falls under the 454001 pincode. Dhar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dholana Khurd

As per Census 2011, Dholana Khurd village has a total population of 560 people, consisting of 285 males and 275 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dholana Khurd are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population560285275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834835
Scheduled Castes (SC)1166254
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904248
Literate Population341199142
Illiterate Population21986133

Nearby Villages of Dholana Khurd

Dholana Khurd 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)
BabardaNorth-East2.14 km
KhachrodaNorth2.48 km
KandariyaSouth2.53 km
MuradkaSouth-West2.71 km
PayakundaNorth-West3.29 km
RunawadaSouth-East3.33 km
RinganwasEast3.44 km
MundlaNorth-East3.79 km
NogaonWest4.30 km
BiragodanathuNorth-West4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dholana Khurd

Dholana Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dhar to Dholana Khurd is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholana Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dholana Khurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dholana Khurd 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Dholana Khurd

Where is Dholana Khurd located?

Dholana Khurd village is located in Badnawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dholana Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Dholana Khurd is Nougava.

What is the pincode of Dholana Khurd?

The pincode of Dholana Khurd is 454001.

What is the population of Dholana Khurd?

Dholana Khurd has a total population of 560, including 285 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Dholana Khurd?

There are 135 households in Dholana Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Dholana Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholana Khurd is 60.89%. Male literacy is 69.82% and female literacy is 51.64%.