Dhangawan - Gairatganj, Raisen

Dhangawan is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bhanpurganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhangawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhangawan is 483969. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.51 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Dhangawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dhangawan village had a total population of 717 people, including 377 males and 340 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.80%, with male literacy at 78.82% and female literacy at 65.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhangawan

Dhangawan 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 Dhangawan

Dhangawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Dhangawan is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dhangawan is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhangawan

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

Health Facilities in Dhangawan

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

FAQs about Dhangawan