Dudgaon - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Dudgaon is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Dudgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dudgaon is 505980. The village covers a total geographical area of 721 hectares and falls under the 450551 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Dudgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dudgaon

As per Census 2011, Dudgaon village has a total population of 1,516 people, consisting of 788 males and 728 females. The village has 327 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 721 illiterate residents. Additionally, 290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dudgaon

Dudgaon 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 Dudgaon

Dudgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotlakheri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Dudgaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Dudgaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dudgaon

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

Health Facilities in Dudgaon

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

FAQs about Dudgaon