Dakadi - Shajapur

Dakadi is a village situated in the Shajapur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Shajapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampura Gujar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakadi is 472679. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.84 hectares and falls under the 465001 pincode. Shajapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Dakadi 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 Dakadi

As per Census 2011, Dakadi village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 141 males and 142 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 168 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population283141142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402515
Literate Population1156550
Illiterate Population1687692

Nearby Villages of Dakadi

Dakadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SamgimandaNorth-West0.85 km
GudradiyaNorth1.14 km
ShankarpurSouth1.40 km
MahuWest1.95 km
NarayangaonEast2.09 km
Pipaliya GujarEast2.11 km
HarangaonSouth-East2.20 km
KhutpalaNorth2.33 km
RagbailNorth-East2.66 km
AurangpurWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakadi

Dakadi 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 Shajapur, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shajapur to Dakadi is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dakadi is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dakadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dakadi

Where is Dakadi located?

Dakadi village is located in Shajapur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakadi is Rampura Gujar.

What is the pincode of Dakadi?

The pincode of Dakadi is 465001.

What is the population of Dakadi?

Dakadi has a total population of 283, including 141 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Dakadi?

There are 56 households in Dakadi.

What is the literacy rate in Dakadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakadi is 40.64%. Male literacy is 46.10% and female literacy is 35.21%.