Dhannad - Rau, Indore

Dhannad is a village situated in the Rau tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from Depalpur and around 21 km from Indore. Dhannad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhannad is 476050. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.9 hectares and falls under the 453001 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Dhannad

According to the 2011 Census, Dhannad village had a total population of 3,635 people, including 1,827 males and 1,808 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.71%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 58.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhannad

Dhannad 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 Dhannad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhannad. The nearest railway station is Rau, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Dhannad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Dhannad is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhannad

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

Health Facilities in Dhannad

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

FAQs about Dhannad