Dhimarkheda

Dhimarkheda is a Town and Tehsil in Katni District of Madhya Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dhimarkheda Block (CD) is 03626. The total area of Dhimarkheda Tehsil is 1,002 km². Dhimarkheda has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dhimarkheda Tehsil

Dhimarkheda Tehsil has a total of 194 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhimarkheda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dhimarkheda Tehsil

The population profile of Dhimarkheda Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Dhimarkheda Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,77,829 people. Includes nearly 90,943 males and 86,886 females. Rural population is about 1,77,829 people.
• There are around 26,748 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,739 boys and 13,009 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,03,116 people. Non-literate population is around 74,713 people.
• There are nearly 42,085 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhimarkheda Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhimarkheda Tehsil is approximately 18,992 people, including 9,635 males and 9,357 females. Around 18,992 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhimarkheda Tehsil is about 60,413 people, including 30,375 males and 30,038 females. Around 60,413 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 177 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 177 people per sq. km.