Dhakni - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Dhakni is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Dhakni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakni is 479982. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.71 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Dhakni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhakni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakni village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 601 males and 567 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.61%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 61.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakni

Dhakni 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 Dhakni

Dhakni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Dhakni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Dhakni is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakni

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

Health Facilities in Dhakni

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

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