Dhilla - Prithvipur, Niwari

Dhilla is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Prithvipur and around 71 km from Tikamgarh. Dhilla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhilla is 456556. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.98 hectares and falls under the 472246 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Dhilla

According to the 2011 Census, Dhilla village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 574 males and 532 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.45%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 51.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 650, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhilla

Dhilla 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 Dhilla

Dhilla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barwa Sagar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Dhilla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Dhilla is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhilla

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

Health Facilities in Dhilla

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

FAQs about Dhilla