Dholi Khali - Petlawad, Jhabua

Dholi Khali is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Dholikhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholi Khali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholi Khali is 504435. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.01 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dholi Khali

As per Census 2011, Dholi Khali village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 251 males and 296 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dholi Khali are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population547251296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1497475
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542249293
Literate Population1527973
Illiterate Population395172223

Nearby Villages of Dholi Khali

Dholi Khali 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)
KalikaraiEast1.26 km
SukhnedaSouth1.50 km
AmlirelaNorth-West1.88 km
JuwanpuraNorth-East2.49 km
DhaturiaWest2.76 km
JhosarpadaSouth-West3.23 km
Hanumantya SingeshwarSouth-East3.31 km
Kamal KhedaNorth-West3.62 km
BorghataSouth3.84 km
KhindakhoSouth-West4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dholi Khali

Dholi Khali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 70.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Dholi Khali is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Dholi Khali is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholi Khali

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

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

Health Facilities in Dholi Khali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dholi Khali 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 Dholi Khali

Where is Dholi Khali located?

Dholi Khali village is located in Petlawad Tehsil, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dholi Khali?

The Gram Panchayat of Dholi Khali is Dholikhali.

What is the pincode of Dholi Khali?

The pincode of Dholi Khali is 457775.

What is the population of Dholi Khali?

Dholi Khali has a total population of 547, including 251 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Dholi Khali?

There are 95 households in Dholi Khali.

What is the literacy rate in Dholi Khali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dholi Khali is 27.79%. Male literacy is 31.47% and female literacy is 24.66%.