Dammakhedi - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Dammakhedi is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 3 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Laduna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dammakhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dammakhedi is 469819. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.83 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dammakhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Dammakhedi village had a total population of 571 people, including 296 males and 275 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.85%, with male literacy at 81.20% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 331.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population571296275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924646
Scheduled Castes (SC)783642
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331178153
Literate Population325203122
Illiterate Population24693153

Nearby Villages of Dammakhedi

Dammakhedi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LadoonaSouth-East2.42 km
SurkhedaWest2.56 km
KochariyakhediSouth-West3.39 km
HandiNorth-West3.56 km
MorkhedaNorth4.37 km
BilantriNorth-West4.87 km
MuwalaSouth4.95 km
KodiyaNorth4.98 km
RajnagarSouth5.08 km
DhandhedaSouth-East5.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dammakhedi

Dammakhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalauda, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Dammakhedi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dammakhedi is about 3 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dammakhedi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dammakhedi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dammakhedi

Where is Dammakhedi located?

Dammakhedi village is located in Sitamau Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dammakhedi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dammakhedi is Laduna.

What is the pincode of Dammakhedi?

The pincode of Dammakhedi is 458990.

What is the population of Dammakhedi?

Dammakhedi had a total population of 571, including 296 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Dammakhedi?

Dammakhedi had 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dammakhedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dammakhedi was 67.85%. Male literacy was 81.20% and female literacy was 53.28%.