Dholawad - Ratlam Nagar, Ratlam

Dholawad is a village situated in the Ratlam Nagar tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Ratlam and around 16 km from Ratlam. Rajpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dholawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholawad is 470931. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.11 hectares and falls under the 457001 pincode. Ratlam is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dholawad

According to the 2011 Census, Dholawad village had a total population of 349 people, including 169 males and 180 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.68%, with male literacy at 14.71% and female literacy at 12.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholawad

Dholawad 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 Dholawad

Dholawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bildi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratlam to Dholawad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholawad

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

Health Facilities in Dholawad

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

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