Perkhad - Manawar, Dhar

Perkhad is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Perkhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perkhad is 475691. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.19 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Perkhad

As per Census 2011, Perkhad village has a total population of 1,131 people, consisting of 551 males and 580 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 687 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Perkhad

Perkhad 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 Perkhad

Public transport in the Perkhad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Perkhad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Perkhad is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perkhad

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

Health Facilities in Perkhad

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

FAQs about Perkhad