Dhikanya - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Dhikanya is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Dhikaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhikanya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhikanya is 469217. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 458664 pincode. Mandsaur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhikanya 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 Dhikanya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhikanya village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 536 males and 508 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.01%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 55.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhikanya

Dhikanya 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 Dhikanya

Dhikanya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sindpan, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandsaur to Dhikanya is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhikanya

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

Health Facilities in Dhikanya

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

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