Dantha Village Overview
Dantha is a village in Punasa tehsil of Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 35 km from Punasa tehsil headquarters and around 110 km from Khandwa district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dantha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dantha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantha is 505914. The village covers a geographical area of 823.36 hectares. Khandwa is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.
Location Map of Dantha
Population & Demographics of Dantha
This section provides population and demographic details of Dantha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 802 | 400 | 402 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 140 | 66 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 594 | 292 | 302 |
| Literate Population | 324 | 184 | 140 |
| Illiterate Population | 478 | 216 | 262 |
Key population details of Dantha village are given below:
- Dantha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 802, including approximately 400 males and 402 females, with a sex ratio of 1004 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 19 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 594 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dantha village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.40%.
- There are around 158 households in Dantha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dantha
Transport facilities help residents of Dantha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dantha
The following villages are located close to Dantha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dantha
- Where is Dantha located?
- Dantha village is located in Punasa Tehsil, Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dantha?
- Dantha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Dantha?
- Dantha has a total population of 802, including 400 males and 402 females.
- How many households are there in Dantha?
- There are 158 households in Dantha.
- What is the literacy rate in Dantha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dantha is 40.40%. Male literacy is 46.00% and female literacy is 34.83%.