Dharampura - Sihora, Jabalpur

Dharampura is a village situated in the Sihora tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dharampura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampura is 489055. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.34 hectares and falls under the 483222 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dharampura

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampura village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 1,006 males and 960 females, living in 471 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.82%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 65.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,9661,006960
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254128126
Scheduled Castes (SC)368187181
Scheduled Tribes (ST)350177173
Literate Population1,298749549
Illiterate Population668257411

Nearby Villages of Dharampura

Dharampura 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)
DhamdhaEast1.96 km
PathraiSouth2.11 km
DeonagarSouth3.79 km
UmariyaSouth-West3.86 km
DhamkiSouth-East4.13 km
KanjaiWest5.53 km
SiluwaEast5.63 km
KhudawalSouth-West5.64 km
DundiSouth5.74 km
BamhoriSouth-East5.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharampura

Dharampura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gosalpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Dharampura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Dharampura is about 40 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 Dharampura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dharampura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dharampura

Where is Dharampura located?

Dharampura village is located in Sihora Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharampura?

Dharampura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharampura?

The pincode of Dharampura is 483222.

What is the population of Dharampura?

Dharampura had a total population of 1,966, including 1,006 males and 960 females.

How many households are there in Dharampura?

Dharampura had 471 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharampura was 75.82%. Male literacy was 85.31% and female literacy was 65.83%.