Dhandhiya - Begamganj, Raisen

Dhandhiya is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Paloha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhandhiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhandhiya is 484078. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.13 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Dhandhiya

As per Census 2011, Dhandhiya village has a total population of 469 people, consisting of 248 males and 221 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhandhiya

Dhandhiya 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 Dhandhiya

Dhandhiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Dhandhiya is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dhandhiya is about 69 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 Dhandhiya

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

Health Facilities in Dhandhiya

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

FAQs about Dhandhiya