Dargawan - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Dargawan is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dargawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dargawan is 456135. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.73 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dargawan

According to the 2011 Census, Dargawan village had a total population of 2,068 people, including 1,104 males and 964 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.12%, with male literacy at 62.37% and female literacy at 36.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Dargawan

Dargawan 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 Dargawan

Dargawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Dargawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dargawan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dargawan

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

Health Facilities in Dargawan

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

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