Dugdha - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Dugdha is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Dugdha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugdha is 472995. The village covers a total geographical area of 823.8 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dugdha

As per Census 2011, Dugdha village has a total population of 1,321 people, consisting of 686 males and 635 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 706 literate and 615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugdha

Dugdha 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 Dugdha

Dugdha 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 Mohammadkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Dugdha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Dugdha 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 Dugdha

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

Health Facilities in Dugdha

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

FAQs about Dugdha