Dhora Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Dhora village has a total population of 1,128 people, consisting of 587 males and 541 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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