Dhilwar - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Dhilwar is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Begamganj and around 113 km from Raisen. Papda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhilwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhilwar is 484178. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.14 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Dhilwar 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 Dhilwar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhilwar village had a total population of 730 people, including 376 males and 354 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 80.32% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhilwar

Dhilwar 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 Dhilwar

Dhilwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Dhilwar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Dhilwar is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhilwar

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

Health Facilities in Dhilwar

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

FAQs about Dhilwar