Dharmpura - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Dharmpura is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dharampura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmpura is 456374. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.72 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Dharmpura 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 Dharmpura

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmpura village had a total population of 1,320 people, including 711 males and 609 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.50%, with male literacy at 66.72% and female literacy at 42.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmpura

Dharmpura 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 Dharmpura

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dharmpura. The nearest railway station is Basai, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Dharmpura is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dharmpura is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmpura

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

Health Facilities in Dharmpura

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

FAQs about Dharmpura