Dehandi - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Dehandi is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dehandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehandi is 473063. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.11 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dehandi

According to the 2011 Census, Dehandi village had a total population of 1,751 people, including 918 males and 833 females, living in 329 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 76.77% and female literacy at 48.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 577, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Dehandi

Dehandi 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 Dehandi

Dehandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Dehandi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dehandi is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dehandi

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

Health Facilities in Dehandi

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

FAQs about Dehandi