Dhakni - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Dhakni is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moman Badodiya and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Matewa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhakni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakni is 472936. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.25 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Dhakni

As per Census 2011, Dhakni village has a total population of 125 people, consisting of 73 males and 52 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 712 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 47 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhakni are given below:

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhakni. The nearest railway station is Sunera Pirkheri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Dhakni is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dhakni 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 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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