Dhakurai - Karera, Shivpuri

Dhakurai is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Narwar and around 95 km from Shivpuri. Dhakurai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakurai is 455579. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.99 hectares and falls under the 473880 pincode. Datia is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Dhakurai

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakurai village had a total population of 938 people, including 492 males and 446 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.54%, with male literacy at 70.12% and female literacy at 48.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakurai

Dhakurai 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 Dhakurai

Dhakurai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Datia to Dhakurai is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhakurai is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakurai

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

Health Facilities in Dhakurai

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

FAQs about Dhakurai