Patlawad - Dharampuri, Dhar

Patlawad is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Patlawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patlawad is 475855. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.1 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Patlawad

According to the 2011 Census, Patlawad village had a total population of 2,175 people, including 1,094 males and 1,081 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 60.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Patlawad

Patlawad 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 Patlawad

Patlawad 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 Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Patlawad is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Patlawad 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 Patlawad

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

Health Facilities in Patlawad

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

FAQs about Patlawad