Dharti Kachhar - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Dharti Kachhar is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dhartikachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharti Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharti Kachhar is 489764. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.18 hectares and falls under the 482003 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dharti Kachhar

As per Census 2011, Dharti Kachhar village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 335 males and 355 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharti Kachhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population690335355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1455788
Scheduled Castes (SC)392118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643133
Literate Population27818593
Illiterate Population412150262

Nearby Villages of Dharti Kachhar

Dharti Kachhar 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)
Dulhan KhedaEast1.81 km
TontaSouth-West1.87 km
MudkatiyaNorth-East2.07 km
JhansiSouth2.10 km
SheetalpurWest2.19 km
ChhapratNorth-West2.96 km
HarduliEast3.06 km
OriyaSouth-West3.20 km
Jaita KhedaEast3.22 km
BhamkaNorth3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharti Kachhar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dharti Kachhar. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Dharti Kachhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Dharti Kachhar is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharti Kachhar

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

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

Health Facilities in Dharti Kachhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dharti Kachhar

Where is Dharti Kachhar located?

Dharti Kachhar village is located in Shahpura Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharti Kachhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharti Kachhar is Dhartikachhar.

What is the pincode of Dharti Kachhar?

The pincode of Dharti Kachhar is 482003.

What is the population of Dharti Kachhar?

Dharti Kachhar has a total population of 690, including 335 males and 355 females.

How many households are there in Dharti Kachhar?

There are 134 households in Dharti Kachhar.

What is the literacy rate in Dharti Kachhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharti Kachhar is 40.29%. Male literacy is 55.22% and female literacy is 26.20%.