Dewdha - Kukshi, Dhar

Dewdha is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Devdha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewdha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewdha is 475418. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.24 hectares and falls under the 454221 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dewdha

According to the 2011 Census, Dewdha village had a total population of 2,275 people, including 1,135 males and 1,140 females, living in 330 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.90%, with male literacy at 31.79% and female literacy at 22.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,267.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewdha

Dewdha 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 Dewdha

Dewdha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Dewdha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Dewdha is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewdha

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

Health Facilities in Dewdha

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

FAQs about Dewdha