Dholpur - Khirkiya, Harda

Dholpur is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Saktapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholpur is 486605. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.33 hectares and falls under the 461331 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dholpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dholpur village had a total population of 349 people, including 184 males and 165 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.86%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholpur

Dholpur 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 Dholpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dholpur. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Dholpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Dholpur is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholpur

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

Health Facilities in Dholpur

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

FAQs about Dholpur