Dhanpura - Petlawad, Jhabua

Dhanpura is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Kudwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanpura is 504360. The village covers a total geographical area of 424.57 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhanpura

As per Census 2011, Dhanpura village has a total population of 982 people, consisting of 508 males and 474 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 981 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanpura

Dhanpura 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 Dhanpura

Dhanpura 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 Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Dhanpura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Dhanpura 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 Dhanpura

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

Health Facilities in Dhanpura

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

FAQs about Dhanpura