Dhaniya Khedi - Gairatganj, Raisen

Dhaniya Khedi is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Baniyakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhaniya Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaniya Khedi is 483881. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.98 hectares and falls under the 464573 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dhaniya Khedi 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 Dhaniya Khedi

As per Census 2011, Dhaniya Khedi village has a total population of 532 people, consisting of 299 males and 233 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 779 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhaniya Khedi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhaniya Khedi

Dhaniya Khedi 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 Dhaniya Khedi

Dhaniya Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 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 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Dhaniya Khedi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dhaniya Khedi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaniya Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Dhaniya Khedi

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

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