Dhora - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Dhora is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Sihjani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhora is 488479. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.87 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Vijayraghavgarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dhora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhora village had a total population of 1,128 people, including 587 males and 541 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.41%, with male literacy at 75.05% and female literacy at 46.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 615.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhora

Dhora 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 Dhora

Dhora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salhana, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijayraghavgarh to Dhora is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Dhora is about 29 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 Dhora

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

Health Facilities in Dhora

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

FAQs about Dhora