Dewakheda - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Dewakheda is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Khatyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewakheda is 469299. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.7 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dewakheda

According to the 2011 Census, Dewakheda village had a total population of 709 people, including 357 males and 352 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.88%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 77.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewakheda

Dewakheda 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 Dewakheda

Dewakheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Dewakheda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dewakheda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewakheda

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

Health Facilities in Dewakheda

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

FAQs about Dewakheda