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

As per Census 2011, Patlawad village has a total population of 2,175 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,081 females. The village has 413 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 428 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 455 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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