Dumaheda - Jaora, Ratlam

Dumaheda is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Dumaheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumaheda is 470170. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.54 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dumaheda

According to the 2011 Census, Dumaheda village had a total population of 1,230 people, including 640 males and 590 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.85%, with male literacy at 71.80% and female literacy at 45.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 722.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumaheda

Dumaheda 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 Dumaheda

Dumaheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berawanya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Dumaheda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Dumaheda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumaheda

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

Health Facilities in Dumaheda

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

FAQs about Dumaheda