Dhakani - Manasa, Neemuch

Dhakani is a village situated in the Manasa tehsil of Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manasa and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Neemuch. Dhakni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakani is 468835. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.63 hectares and falls under the 458113 pincode. Manasa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhakani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakani village had a total population of 1,787 people, including 902 males and 885 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakani

Dhakani 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 Dhakani

Dhakani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matyakheri Halt, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manasa to Dhakani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Neemuch to Dhakani is about 35 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 Dhakani

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

Health Facilities in Dhakani

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

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