Dhigwas - Narwar, Shivpuri

Dhigwas is a village situated in the Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narwar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dhingwas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhigwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhigwas is 455488. The village covers a total geographical area of 1045.02 hectares and falls under the 473865 pincode. Narwar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dhigwas 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 Dhigwas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhigwas village had a total population of 1,554 people, including 856 males and 698 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 815 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.18%, with male literacy at 73.10% and female literacy at 40.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhigwas

Dhigwas 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 Dhigwas

Dhigwas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narwar to Dhigwas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhigwas is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhigwas

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

Health Facilities in Dhigwas

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

FAQs about Dhigwas