Dhapla - Dharampuri, Dhar

Dhapla is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Dhapula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhapla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhapla is 475817. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.29 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dharampuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhapla

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapla village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 891 males and 905 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.73%, with male literacy at 67.65% and female literacy at 39.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 505.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhapla

Dhapla 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 Dhapla

Dhapla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharampuri to Dhapla is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Dhapla 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 Dhapla

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

Health Facilities in Dhapla

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

FAQs about Dhapla