Bhodal - Dharampuri, Dhar

Bhodal is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Dudhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhodal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhodal is 475847. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.46 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhodal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhodal village had a total population of 513 people, including 270 males and 243 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.52%, with male literacy at 58.90% and female literacy at 39.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhodal

Bhodal 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 Bhodal

Bhodal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Bhodal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Bhodal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhodal

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

Health Facilities in Bhodal

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

FAQs about Bhodal