Dhakad Khiriya - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Dhakad Khiriya is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Shyampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakad Khiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakad Khiriya is 454256. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.22 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dhakad Khiriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhitarwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhakad Khiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakad Khiriya village had a total population of 490 people, including 260 males and 230 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakad Khiriya

Dhakad Khiriya 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 Dhakad Khiriya

Dhakad Khiriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Dhakad Khiriya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Dhakad Khiriya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakad Khiriya

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

Health Facilities in Dhakad Khiriya

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

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