Dhenko - Bichhiya, Mandla

Dhenko is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Jamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhenko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhenko is 493439. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.11 hectares and falls under the 481996 pincode. Bichhiya is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Dhenko

As per Census 2011, Dhenko village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 163 males and 169 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhenko

Dhenko 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 Dhenko

Dhenko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bichhiya to Dhenko is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Dhenko is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhenko

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

Health Facilities in Dhenko

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

FAQs about Dhenko