Dhobi Khapa - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Dhobi Khapa is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Itarsi and around 37 km from Hoshangabad. Gajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhobi Khapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhobi Khapa is 487327. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.53 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dhobi Khapa

As per Census 2011, Dhobi Khapa village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 218 males and 212 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhobi Khapa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhobi Khapa

Dhobi Khapa 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 Dhobi Khapa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhobi Khapa. The nearest railway station is Gurra, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Dhobi Khapa is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Dhobi Khapa is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhobi Khapa

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

Health Facilities in Dhobi Khapa

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

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