Dhuwadkhedi - Bhanpura, Mandsaur

Dhuwadkhedi is a village situated in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpura and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Dhuwakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuwadkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuwadkhedi is 469123. The village covers a total geographical area of 794 hectares and falls under the 458778 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dhuwadkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuwadkhedi village had a total population of 1,526 people, including 791 males and 735 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.14%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 49.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuwadkhedi

Dhuwadkhedi 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 Dhuwadkhedi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhuwadkhedi. The nearest railway station is Dhuankheri, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Dhuwadkhedi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dhuwadkhedi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuwadkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Dhuwadkhedi

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

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