Dehrikadka - Badi, Raisen

Dehrikadka is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Maljhir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dehrikadka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehrikadka is 484665. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.88 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Badi is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dehrikadka

According to the 2011 Census, Dehrikadka village had a total population of 292 people, including 157 males and 135 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.79%, with male literacy at 61.76% and female literacy at 48.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Dehrikadka

Dehrikadka 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 Dehrikadka

Dehrikadka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guramkhedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badi to Dehrikadka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dehrikadka is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dehrikadka

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

Health Facilities in Dehrikadka

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

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