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

As per Census 2011, Dhenka village has a total population of 1,468 people, consisting of 734 males and 734 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 782 literate and 686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Dhenka