Hingoriya (Dhandu) - Jaora, Ratlam

Hingoriya (Dhandu) is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Hingoriyadhandu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hingoriya (Dhandu) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hingoriya (Dhandu) is 470187. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.3 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Hingoriya (Dhandu) 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 Hingoriya (Dhandu)

According to the 2011 Census, Hingoriya (Dhandu) village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 627 males and 605 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 42.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Hingoriya (Dhandu)

Hingoriya (Dhandu) 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 Hingoriya (Dhandu)

Hingoriya (Dhandu) 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 Jaora, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Hingoriya (Dhandu) is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Hingoriya (Dhandu) 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 Hingoriya (Dhandu)

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

Health Facilities in Hingoriya (Dhandu)

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

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