Dhodhar - Manasa, Neemuch

Dhodhar is a village situated in the Manasa tehsil of Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manasa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Neemuch. Dhodarblock serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhodhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhodhar is 468884. The village covers a total geographical area of 623.86 hectares and falls under the 458116 pincode. Kukdeshwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dhodhar

As per Census 2011, Dhodhar village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 222 males and 223 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 231 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 349 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhodhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population445222223
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723636
Scheduled Castes (SC)1679
Scheduled Tribes (ST)349179170
Literate Population23114091
Illiterate Population21482132

Nearby Villages of Dhodhar

Dhodhar 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)
SakariyakhediWest1.36 km
ManyakhediSouth-East2.29 km
UdaipuriyaNorth2.88 km
AmeriNorth2.92 km
Amarpura(sangrampura)East2.99 km
KhandariyaNorth3.33 km
KotdikhurdNorth-West3.39 km
AmadNorth-East3.63 km
KadibuzurgSouth3.80 km
Bhagal KhurdEast4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhodhar

Dhodhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harkia Khal, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kukdeshwar to Dhodhar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Neemuch to Dhodhar 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 Dhodhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhodhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhodhar

Where is Dhodhar located?

Dhodhar village is located in Manasa Tehsil, Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhodhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhodhar is Dhodarblock.

What is the pincode of Dhodhar?

The pincode of Dhodhar is 458116.

What is the population of Dhodhar?

Dhodhar has a total population of 445, including 222 males and 223 females.

How many households are there in Dhodhar?

There are 97 households in Dhodhar.

What is the literacy rate in Dhodhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhodhar is 51.91%. Male literacy is 63.06% and female literacy is 40.81%.