Dhulsar - Kukshi, Dhar

Dhulsar is a village situated in the Kukshi tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kukshi and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Dhulsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhulsar is 475496. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.21 hectares and falls under the 454335 pincode. Kukshi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhulsar

As per Census 2011, Dhulsar village has a total population of 1,966 people, consisting of 995 males and 971 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 971 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 636 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,966995971
Child Population (0–6 yrs)319178141
Scheduled Castes (SC)20199102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)636309327
Literate Population971544427
Illiterate Population995451544

Nearby Villages of Dhulsar

Dhulsar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhanaNorth-East2.55 km
AlodaNorth-West3.04 km
NanodaSouth-West3.06 km
NimbolSouth-East3.68 km
BheslaiNorth3.97 km
ChiprataNorth-East4.34 km
DhukniWest4.60 km
SulgaonEast4.74 km
KhandawaSouth5.05 km
DeshwalyaSouth-West5.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhulsar

Dhulsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukshi to Dhulsar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Dhulsar is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhulsar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhulsar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhulsar

Where is Dhulsar located?

Dhulsar village is located in Kukshi Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhulsar?

Dhulsar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhulsar?

The pincode of Dhulsar is 454335.

What is the population of Dhulsar?

Dhulsar has a total population of 1,966, including 995 males and 971 females.

How many households are there in Dhulsar?

There are 359 households in Dhulsar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhulsar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhulsar is 49.39%. Male literacy is 54.67% and female literacy is 43.98%.