Dhenka - Moman Badodiya, Shajapur

Dhenka is a village situated in the Moman Badodiya tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Kumhariyapall serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhenka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhenka is 472924. The village covers a total geographical area of 573.3 hectares and falls under the 465226 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Dhenka 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 Dhenka

According to the 2011 Census, Dhenka village had a total population of 1,468 people, including 734 males and 734 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.01%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 41.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhenka

Dhenka 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 Dhenka

Dhenka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Dhenka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dhenka is about 33 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 Dhenka

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

Health Facilities in Dhenka

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

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