Dhikanya - Sitamau, Mandsaur

Dhikanya is a village situated in the Sitamau tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sitamau and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Dhikniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhikanya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhikanya is 469893. The village covers a total geographical area of 685.6 hectares and falls under the 458990 pincode. Sitamau is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Suwasra 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 1,041 people, including 531 males and 510 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 58.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suwasra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitamau to Dhikanya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Dhikanya 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 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:

FAQs about Dhikanya