Dhaturiya - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Dhaturiya is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Farasli Dewan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaturiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaturiya is 469434. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.9 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dhaturiya 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 Dhaturiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaturiya village had a total population of 363 people, including 200 males and 163 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.25%, with male literacy at 58.05% and female literacy at 36.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaturiya

Dhaturiya 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 Dhaturiya

Dhaturiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Dhaturiya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dhaturiya is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaturiya

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

Health Facilities in Dhaturiya

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

FAQs about Dhaturiya