Dhakpura - Porsa, Morena

Dhakpura is a village situated in the Porsa tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Porsa and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakpura is 452039. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 476111 pincode. Porsa is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dhakpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhakpura

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakpura village had a total population of 641 people, including 357 males and 284 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 796 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 80.07% and female literacy at 56.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304.

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 Population641357284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1027131
Scheduled Castes (SC)304167137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population372229143
Illiterate Population269128141

Nearby Villages of Dhakpura

Dhakpura 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)
HingotiyaiNorth-West1.46 km
PaliSouth-East1.59 km
KasmadaSouth-West1.79 km
VijaygarhNorth-East2.56 km
JagatpurSouth-East3.01 km
BijlipuraWest3.05 km
BicholiNorth3.21 km
KandhkoliEast3.77 km
MahuaNorth-East3.97 km
AjhendaWest4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhakpura

Dhakpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondha Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Porsa to Dhakpura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Dhakpura is about 46 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 Dhakpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dhakpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhakpura

Where is Dhakpura located?

Dhakpura village is located in Porsa Tehsil, Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhakpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhakpura is Pali.

What is the pincode of Dhakpura?

The pincode of Dhakpura is 476111.

What is the population of Dhakpura?

Dhakpura had a total population of 641, including 357 males and 284 females.

How many households are there in Dhakpura?

Dhakpura had 110 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhakpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhakpura was 69.02%. Male literacy was 80.07% and female literacy was 56.52%.