Dhanod - Badoda, Sheopur

Dhanod is a village situated in the Badoda tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badoda and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Basod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanod is 451777. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.27 hectares and falls under the 476339 pincode. Badoda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhanod

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanod village had a total population of 367 people, including 196 males and 171 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.26%, with male literacy at 74.53% and female literacy at 51.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanod

Dhanod 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 Dhanod

Dhanod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sheopur Kalan, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badoda to Dhanod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Dhanod is about 34 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 Dhanod

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

Health Facilities in Dhanod

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

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