Dhandhala - Badi, Raisen

Dhandhala is a village situated in the Badi tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badi and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Dhandhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandhala is 484711. The village covers a total geographical area of 459.79 hectares and falls under the 464665 pincode. Badi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dhandhala 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 Dhandhala

According to the 2011 Census, Dhandhala village had a total population of 809 people, including 419 males and 390 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.74%, with male literacy at 70.66% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandhala

Dhandhala 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 Dhandhala

Dhandhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sohagpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badi to Dhandhala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dhandhala is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhandhala

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

Health Facilities in Dhandhala

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

FAQs about Dhandhala