Dhuwa Khedi - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Dhuwa Khedi is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Dhunwakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuwa Khedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuwa Khedi is 479200. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.65 hectares and falls under the 465689 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dhuwa 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 Khilchipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhuwa Khedi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuwa Khedi village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 590 males and 547 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.89%, with male literacy at 64.54% and female literacy at 39.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhuwa Khedi

Dhuwa 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 Dhuwa Khedi

Dhuwa Khedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karanwas, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Dhuwa Khedi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Dhuwa Khedi is about 30 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 Dhuwa Khedi

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

Health Facilities in Dhuwa 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 Dhuwa Khedi village are given below:

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