Dhandiya - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Dhandiya is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Dhandiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandiya is 490725. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.89 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dhandiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandiya village had a total population of 543 people, including 296 males and 247 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 91.89% and female literacy at 68.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandiya

Dhandiya 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 Dhandiya

Dhandiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Dhandiya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Dhandiya is about 44 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 Dhandiya

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

Health Facilities in Dhandiya

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

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