Dehandi - Petlawad, Jhabua

Dehandi is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Badi Dehandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dehandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehandi is 504236. The village covers a total geographical area of 1234.39 hectares and falls under the 457773 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dehandi

As per Census 2011, Dehandi village has a total population of 2,463 people, consisting of 1,191 males and 1,272 females. The village has 527 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 1,678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dehandi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dehandi

Dehandi 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 Dehandi

Dehandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamnia, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Dehandi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Dehandi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dehandi

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

Health Facilities in Dehandi

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

FAQs about Dehandi