Dhapora - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Dhapora is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Masuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhapora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhapora is 456267. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.89 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhapora

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapora village had a total population of 846 people, including 444 males and 402 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 45.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhapora

Dhapora 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 Dhapora

Dhapora 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 Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Dhapora is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhapora is about 30 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 Dhapora

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

Health Facilities in Dhapora

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

FAQs about Dhapora